Shirley Laverne Barrows, age 84, of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday February 9, 2022, at Heritage House of Connersville.  Shirley was born in Fairfield, IN on August 29, 1937, the daughter of the late Sherman and Zelma Crawley Browning.

On April 4, 1956, she married Charles C. Barrows.  They were blessed with three children.  Mr. Barrows passed in 2002.

Shirley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother that enjoyed vegetable gardening and canning, word searches, listening to gospel music and attending church when her health permitted.  She was well known for her embroidering, especially the pillowcases she would give as wedding presents, and crocheting candles for her family, friends and staff at the nursing home.

She was a member of the Growing Branches for Christ.  She was proud to be a founding member of the church, helping with the construction in any way she could.

She is survived by her daughter, Pattie Reed of Connersville; a son, John A. Barrows of Rhode Island; a daughter in law, Debbie Barrows of Connersville; a brother, Ronald (Joan) Browning of Kentucky; sister, Ruth Wilson of Rush County; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a son Robert Barrows; son in law, David Reed; brothers, Paul Browning, Richard Browning and an infant brother; and sisters, Patricia Kersey and Sharon Case.

Funeral services will be conducted at Growing Branches for Christ, 3362 N Western Ave, Connersville, on Friday February 18, 2022, at 1:00 pm, with Eric Hopkins and Pastor Leonard Cranfil officiating.   Friends and family may gather from 11:00 am until the time of service.  Burial will follow at Lick Creek Cemetery.

Urban Winkler Funeral home is honored with assisting the family with Shirley's arrangements.