Shirley Lackey Brown Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Shirley Lackey Brown of Sophia, North Carolina is shared. Shirley, born on September 6, 1958 in Newport, Tennessee, passed away on September 3, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Shirley will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Shirley by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Shirley is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Shirley’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.

She was predeceased by: her father Otha Lackey; her grandchild Hayden Finley Edwards; and her great grandchild Cadence Archer Lewis. She is survived by: her mother Cletus I. Frye; her daughters, Kelly Irene Brown and Wendy Charlene Edwards; her sister Debra C. Lackey; her grandchild Madison J. Lewis; her great grandchild Lucius "Luci" Lewis; her nephew Robert Lackey (Audrey Lackey); her great-nephew Logan Lackey; and her close friend Dixie Bedwell.