Shirleen Cecelia

Little Brown

Shirleen Cecilia Brown, of Burkburnett, Texas, was born September 19, 1950, in Biloxi, Mississippi to Joe R. Little and Lurline Creel Little.  She died on the 25th day of November 2025 under the care of Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas.  The third of seven children, she grew up as a Faith Village baby boomer and attended school in Wichita Falls, Texas.  She was a member of the S. H. Rider High School Graduating Class of 1969.  Shirleen worked for Levi Strauss for several years handling bookkeeping and data processing duties.  While working at Levi Strauss, she met and fell in love with James (Jim) Maurice Brown, who she married on May 25, 1985.  She and Jim shared 31 years of marriage, frequently traveling the countryside visiting numerous states and destinations, enjoying RV life with family and friends, and with Tiger, her leash trained cat in-tow.  Upon Jim's passing, Shirleen and Eulice "Brownie" Trahan became constant companions and remained that way until his passing in 2024.  She and her sister, Ellen loved to "run across the river" and frequent the casinos, where they made many friends through the years.

Shirleen was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Cynthia Ann Rich, brother, Elwood Thomas (Tommy) Little, brother John Robert Little and John's daughter, Brea Moore, and sister-in-law, Phyllis Cohn Little.  She is survived by her sister, Ellen M. Lawson, of Throckmorton, TX, brothers, David E. Little and Cary G. Little and wife, Tracy, all of Wichita Falls, TX; as well as brother-in-law John F. (Jack) Rich, of West Seneca, NY, sister-in-law, Barbara Rush Little, of Aubrey, TX and sister-in-law Lisa Talley Little, of Lakeside City, TX; along with 20 nieces and nephews and multiple great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family would like to acknowledge the amazing staff of Hospice of Wichita Falls for their compassion and loving treatment.  At Shirleen's request, the photo accompanying this obituary is "the only photo I ever want associated with my name", and also at her request, there will be no service, but the family will have a memorial gathering at a later date.

For those so wishing, donations may be made in Shirleen's memory to Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas, 4909 Johnson Rd., Wichita Falls, Texas 76310.