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Park Ave Baptist Church
900 Park Ave, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
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Sharon Brown Obituary
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.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
18
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Park Ave Baptist Church
900 Park Ave, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
18
Service
11:00 a.m.
Park Ave Baptist Church
900 Park Ave, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Hughey Funeral HomeOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.