Sharon L Brown, 76, of Portland, was called home on Monday, September 11, 2023.  Sharon was born in ­­­Batesville, AR on January 14, 1947, daughter of the late Roy and Vivian Platt.  She was married on August 10, 1969, to Michael D Brown, who precedes her in death.  Sharon graduated from Pennville High School in 1965 and attended Purdue University.  As the wife of a Pastor, Sharon could be found in church on Sundays.  She worked as the manager of Manpower and Art Craft.  Sharon was a homemaker, an avid sewer and loved playing piano.  She also loved antiques and listening to 60s music.  Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.

Surviving are her children; Jennifer (Michael) Rupe, Portland; David (Joanna) Brown, Fishers; Christie (Randy) Timmons, Ft. Wayne; sister Terry Phillips, Pennville; Sister-in-Law Helen (Jack) Rouch, Portland; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Viewing will take place at Baird Freeman Funeral Home on Friday September 15th from 11am to 1p, with funeral service at 1p.  Burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, family is requesting a donation be made in Sharon's name to Riley Hospital, American Heart Association, Alzheimer's Association, or planting a tree in her memory.