SHIRLEY A. BROWN, 69, of Chester, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, Illinois. She was born to Robert and Ruby (nee: Clendenin) Butler on July 16, 1941 in Chester, IL. She married James Brown, Sr. on December 23, 1967 in Chester, IL. He survives. Shirley was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors: Husband: James Brown, Sr. Chester, IL 2 Sons: James (Susan) Brown, Jr. Steeleville, IL Michael Brown Chester, IL 1 Sister: June M. Mullholland Chester, IL 3 Grandchildren 5 Great Grandchildren Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents, 2 Brothers-in-law - John Mullholland and John L. Brown and 1 Sister-in-law - Carmen Fullerton Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 St. Mary's Catholic Church Chester, Illinois Officiating: Father Gene Wojcik Interment: Tilden City Cemetery Tilden, Illinois Visitation: Monday, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday, 7:30 am - 9:45 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: Alzheimer's Foundation