Barbara L. Brown

Barbara L. Brown, 87, of Bruin, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, May 26, 2021, while in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on Oct. 11, 1933, in Foxburg. She was the daughter of the late Rollo and Grace Gates Shirey.

She was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School.

Barbara was married to James A. Brown on May 20, 1952, at the Memorial Church of Our Father Episcopal in Foxburg. Mr. Brown preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 2020.

In her earlier years, Barb was employed at W.A. Moyer Level Works in Parker, as well as Rachel Lineman’s Flower Shop and Dean’s Flower Shop.

Barbara was a longtime member of Martinsburg Church in Bruin.

She enjoyed flower gardening, the company of her grandchildren, and family vacations. She and her late husband enjoyed traveling for many years, and had visited every state in the Union.

Surviving are three children, Laurie L. Mueller and her husband, Carl, of Bruin, Sharon L. Brown of Bruin, and David J. Brown of Mount Pleasant; 18 grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; a brother, William “Bill” Shirey and his wife, Jeanne, of Emlenton; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was preceded in death by her two brothers and her sisters-in-law, Robert “Bob” and Mary Shirey and James “Jim” and Carolyn Shirey; as well as a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

BROWN — Friends of Barbara L. Brown, who died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Martinsburg Church of Bruin, 128 Main St., Bruin.

A funeral service will follow at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Dennis Barger, a longtime family friend officiating.

Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Martinsburg Church, P.O. Box E, Bruin, PA 16022.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral Home of Karns City.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.