By Jim Meridith
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    • Service

      Graveside Service
      Friday, August 11, 2023
      11:00am
      Pleasant Grove Cemetery

    • Full Obituary

      Shirley Kay Brach, 72, of Cisne, IL. passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

      Shirley was born January 16, 1951, in Fairfield, IL. to Ernest and Geneva (Ellis) Gregory. Shirley married Fred T. Brach on March 4, 1972, and he preceded her in death on October 23, 2012.

      Shirley was employed at Help at Home and was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church for over fifty years. Shirley loved quilting with friends and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

      Survivors include sons, Michael (Jamie) Brach of Cisne, and Stephen (Jennifer) Brach of Olney; six grandchildren; Dalyn (Brianne) Brach of Olney, Kiersen Brach, of Olney, Conner, Trevor, Spencer and Allie Brach of Cisne; Great grandchildren Jensen and Evelyn Brach of Olney; sisters Barbara (Richard) Ruckman and Kathy Smith; Brother-in-law Everette Griswold, Brother-in-law Charles (Connie) Brach, and several nieces and nephews.

      Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Fred, parents, mother-in-law Margie Brach, sister Sharon Griswold, and brother-in-law Kevin Smith.

      Graveside services will be held Friday, August 11, 2023, at 11:00am at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

      Memorials may be given to Pleasant Grove Church and will be accepted at the graveside or accepted at the funeral home.

      Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

      Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL

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    9 Condolences
     
    1. Paula Zdan / August 8, 2023 at 7:13 pm

      So sorry to hear about Shirley’s passing, she was a very sweet person.

    2. marsha stennett / August 9, 2023 at 7:53 am

      so sorry for your loss. shirley was a sweet lady. marsha and ethel powell .

    3. Verna & Rick Smith / August 9, 2023 at 9:38 am

      So sorry to hear about Shirley’s passing. She was such a nice person..

    4. Pamela Caudle / August 9, 2023 at 12:25 pm

      Shirley was always a sweet lady. She worked really hard and loved the Lord. She’s with the rest of the family rejoicing in Heaven.

    5. John and Darlene Hosselton / August 9, 2023 at 1:14 pm

      Michael, Stephen, and families
      We are sorry to hear of Shirey’s passing. We have a lot of fond memories with her and your family. Praying for God’s comfort during this time.

    6. Kristie Moore / August 9, 2023 at 5:02 pm

      So sorry for the family’s loss of Shirley, she was a classmate of mine and I always a joy to be around!! She will be missed!!

    7. Jo Jordan / August 9, 2023 at 5:47 pm

      My prayers are with you and family.

    8. Carla and Randall Helms / August 9, 2023 at 11:26 pm

      So very sorry to hear of Shirley passing very kind lady she was I sure will miss her and her husband Fred both .. prayers for her family ❤️🙏

    9. Judy Wright / August 15, 2023 at 4:40 pm

      Dear Michael and Steven and families. I was shocked to hear about Shirley. I have known her since the 70’s and my husband and your Dad were friends. I will miss her so much. She took very good care of me.. Please know that I am sending prayers 🙏 and love.to all of you ❤️.

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