Shirley Ann Brownlee (Plainview)

Shirley Ann Green Brownlee, 78, of Plainview departed this life on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in Lubbock, TX. Services celebrating her life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday July 26, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church in Plainview with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in Plainview Cemetery under the direction of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2014, at the funeral home. She was born on August 2, 1935 in Plainview, Texas and was the daughter of E.B. and Mabel Green. She graduated from Plainview High School and attended Wayland Baptist College and studied art. She was an administrative assistant throughout her career, retiring from Cargill Incorporated. Ms. Brownlee, known to many as MiMi, loved various activities including art, collecting antiques and reading. She spent a large portion of her time volunteering at the High Plains Training Center during the latter part of the 1960’s. She had a special place in her heart for special needs children. MiMi was an active member in Business and Professional Women’s Club and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was very proud of her family heritage and their role as pioneers in the growth of Plainview and Hale County. She felt a personal mission to make sure the story was told. She married Clifton (Clif) Gordon Brownlee who preceded her in death in 1963. Those left to cherish the many sweet memories are two sons and daughters-in-law, Brandon and Diane Brownlee of Plainview and Darrick and Terri Brownlee of Garden City, Kansas. Six grandchildren, Brandt Brownlee of Ft.Worth; Dustin Brownlee of Brush, Colorado; Brittani Brownlee of Plainview; Braden Brownlee of Odessa; Tyler Brownlee and Katelynn Brownlee of Lubbock; one sister-in-law, Maxine Houlette of Plainview; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Lynn Brownlee, her parents E.B. & Mabel Smith Green; four brothers, Edwin, John, Gerald and Robert Green; four sisters, Eleanor Frye, Margaret Witkowski Foust, Catherine Edgar and Mabel Clair Green. Mimi leaves a legacy of strength, laughter, love and hilarity. She will always be remembered by her witty character and comical sense of humor. The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the many special friends for all their prayers, love and support during this difficult time. Also, a very special thanks to Accolade Home Health, the doctors and nurses at University Medical Center in Lubbock and Jill Harrell and Rebecca Cross for their assistance, friendship and love.