Sharon Elaine Brown

Sharon Elaine Brown obituary

Sharon Elaine Brown

Sharon Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lauer Family Funeral Home - Jackson on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Sharon Elaine Brown, age 74 of Jackson, passed away August 11, 2025. She was born April 14, 1951, the daughter of Leslie and Ruth (Adams) Henry.

She began beauty school at 16 and spent over a decade in cosmetology before transitioning into a career in medical billing. A lifelong fan of NASCAR, Sharon once worked at Jackson Speedway and Spartan Speedway, with her mom who managed and where she met Kenneth. Sharon loved the simple joys of life-playing bingo, camping, and spending time with her beloved nieces and nephews.

Sharon is survived by her husband Kenneth Brown, son Kenneth (Tara) Brown Jr., and sister Marian (Clare) Hubbell. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Candice Leslie Brown, and siblings; Bud, Don, John, and Larry Henry, Ruth Parrish, and Judy Briggs.

Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

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