Shirley Ilene Brown Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 16, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Shirley Ilene Brown of Okemos, Michigan, born in Lansing, Michigan. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Shirley find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her children, Vickie Watkins, Teresa Rankin and Terry Brown; her husband Darryl; and her sons-in-law, Jerry Rankin and Steve Watkins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes

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