Sharon Ann Brown passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 27th, 2026. Born June 14th, 1960 to Alan and Alice (Bentley) Dunbar. Sharon was united in marriage to Fred Brown Jr on August 2nd, 1980 in High Ridge, Mo.
Sharon’s grandkids were her whole world. She loved to see what new artwork they would make. Sharon filled her yard with beautiful flowers and loved birds, having several as pets over the years. She loved to thrift shop or just shop in general. Christmas was her favorite holiday and she took much joy in decorating her home from top to bottom. In her mind you could never have too many Christmas decorations. She loved to have family celebrations, especially having all her kids and grandkids over to BBQ.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Fred Brown Jr, Union; seven children: Fred Brown III, Greg Brown, Nichole (Geary) Vaughn, all from Union; Felicia (Ryan) McGuirk of Blackwell; Todd Brown and significant other, Casey Hamilton of Sullivan; Eric Brown and significant other, Angela Crawford; Cheyenne (Jacqueline) Pippin, all of Washington, Mo. Nine grandchildren: Layla, Annabell, & Madelyn Vaughn, Abel McGuirk, Gunner and Maggie Brown, Izzy Hamilton, Colton and Sophie Crawford; four siblings: Kellie (David) Schaefer, Princeville IL, Michael Dunbar, Wellsville; Gary (Brandy) Tratchel, O’Fallon; Karen Tratchel, Montgomery City; lots of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by: Alan Dunbar and Alice Tratchel (parents); Fred and Dorothy Brown (Parent-in-laws); Patty Smith (Sister-in-law).
A celebration of life will take place on May 16th, from noon until 3:00 PM at Robertsville State Park.
ARRANGEMENTS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MICHEL FUNERAL HOME
Sorry that she suffered but know she is in good hands and will be missed. Thinking of all the family.