Shirley Ann Brooks 75 at Puxico, Missouri died March 12, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving and caring family. She is at peace after a battle with A.L.S.

Shirley was born April 22, 1942. She was married to her loving husband on December 22, 1956. 61 years past since she and Dickie were united in marriage. They were married in Clarksdale, Mississippi. 

Shirley maintain gainful employment at the Mellinckodt Chemical Company Until her retirement in 1997. She loved her family dearly and she loved spending time with them as they often vacationed in Branson and other destinations. She loved the outdoors as she felt in tune with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved animals and was kind to everyone and all of God’s creatures. She loved plants, flowers and she loved working in her yard.

Her prized love was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They meant the entire world to her and brought her sunshine even in the most gloomy of times.

She was a faithful member of the Liberty Hill Baptist Church and everyone that knew her knew that when they saw her she would greet them with a warm greeting and a tight hug.

Leaving to cherish the most precious of memories is her husband, he dickey as well as two children, Debbie (Jerome) Merwin and Robin (Samuel) Lucas; for grandchildren, Shannon (Sabina) McMurty, Rachel (Eric) Allmon, Trish (Scott) English and Kris (Josh) Johnson as well as 11 great-grandchildren. 

She will be missed by all that knew her beautiful and vibrant smile.