Shirley Brown

Shirley J. Brown Shirley J. Brown, 79, of Marysville and formerly of Byhalia, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family. On June12, 1955 at the Friends Church in Byhalia, she married Charles "Chuck" Brown and he survives. Also surviving are her children, Bev (Duane) Dickson of Kenton and Mike (Peggy) Brown of Pandora; grandchildren, Jason (Jessica) Dickson, Chelsea Dickson, Ashley (Harley) Hicks, Matt Brown and Caleb Brown; great grandchildren, Trent, Savannah, Chloe and Amelia and a brother, Bob (Lynda) Montgomery of Libertyville, IL. Born August 10, 1934 in Washington Court House, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Helen (Hanawalt) Montgomery. A woman of great faith, she was a member and attended the Byhalia Friends Church for over 70 years and also served as President of the Eastern Region of the Evangelical Friends Education Board. Shirley was a graduate of Bowling Green State University. Known as "a tough but fair teacher," she taught school in the North Union School District for 32 years. Having a deep love for athletics, she coached basketball and track, was a cheerleading advisor and enjoyed watching O.S.U football and basketball games. Chuck and Shirley were also avid travelers. A Celebration of Shirley's life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the Byhalia Friends Church with her son, Pastor Mike Brown and Pastor Jim Gardner officiating. Burial will follow at the Byhalia Cemetery. Friends may call on the family from 3-7 P.M. Wednesday at the Mannasmith Funeral Home, 621 West Fifth St. Marysville, OH. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Byhalia Friends Church or Loving Care Hospice in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com