Sharon Kaye Brown

Sharon Brown ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Mar. 16, 2026.Sharon Kaye Brown, 89, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 1:24 am March 15, 2026 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL. She was born July 18, 1936 in to Russell Brown and Juanita (Beal) Brown. Sharon married Reverend Jerry L. Brown on October 24, 1959 in Mt. Vernon, IL.Sharon is survived by her Husband, Reverend Jerry L. Brown; Sons, Russell (Carol) Brown, Michael (Tammy) Brown; 3 Step Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; Brother, Robert (Sandi) Knapp.Sharon was preceded in death by her parents.She was a devoted member of the Park Ave Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Missouri Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She worked in rehabilitation therapy her entire career. She deeply loved her family and will be missed by all who knew her.The visitation will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, IL. Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Park Avenue Baptist Church at 11:00 am with Reverend Jerry Brown and Reverend Robert Knapp officiating. Interment will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL. Memorials may be made in Sharon's honor to Park Avenue Baptist Church.Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.