Shirley Diane Brownlee, 74, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, at 10:58 am, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Shirley was born June 22, 1952, the daughter of Jerome and Edna (Eales) Brownlee in Keokuk, Iowa. She graduated from Warsaw High School and then attained her CNA license. She served 31 years at Montebello Healthcare in Hamilton as a CNA before retiring. Shirley enjoyed reading, old television shows – especially Gunsmoke, gameshows and her dog, Jax. She was a Warsaw Wildcat Basketball, Chuck Norris and Kansas City Chiefs fan. Shirley and her best friend, Kitty Marlin, enjoyed traveling together for Bingo and Greyhound dog racing events. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Keokuk and enjoyed reading her Bible.

Shirley is survived by her brother, Francis (Sharon) Brownlee of Hamilton; her sister-in-law, Lenora Brownlee of Warsaw; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Larry Brownlee and Keith Brownlee: and her nephew, James Brownlee.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the First Christian Church in Keokuk with burial to follow in the family lot at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 at the church. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church in Keokuk. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.