Shirley Ann Dickerson Brown

Shirley’s life began as the 1st child born to the union of Cecil M. Robinson, and Alice I. McPhail on November 18, 1948, in Ft Worth, Texas. Shirley accepted Christ at an early age at New El Bethel Baptist Church. Where she was a dedicated member for several years. In 2008 Shirley transferred her membership to Pilgrim Rest Missionary Church, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Curtis Wallace, where she served faithfully as an usher until her passing.

Shirley received her primary education through Dallas Independent School District and graduated from Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in 1967. Shirley continued her education attending Cedar Valley, Dallas College, Dallas, Texas. Graduating with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts in 1987. Shirley began her professional career with Guaranty Federal Bank of Dallas. With determination and faith, she advanced her career as a Mortgage Advisor, landing a position at Bank of America. She has dedicated over 15 years of service.

Shirley married the love of her life Little Alex Brown in 1965, in Dallas, Texas. Through this union four wonderful children were born (Darrin, Alex, Alicia, and Barron). She dedicated her life to raising her children with the same faith and values.

After decades Shirley married Ronald Dickerson, in 1987. Within this union a beautiful son was born, Rashad Dickerson-Brown giving him the same unconditional love along with helping Shirley raise her four children Darrin, Alex, Alicia, and Barron.

Shirley then reunited in marriage to her first Love Little Alex Brown in 2015, where they remained married until his untimely death.

Shirley departed from this life on February 25, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband Little Alex Brown; Her Parents: Cecil M. Robinson; Alice Irene McPhail (Sister), Patricia Renee Goosby; (Brother), Don Gene Robinson, and Grandson Rashard Dickerson, Jr.

Those left to cherish her precious memories: Her loving Sons: Darrin Brown, Alex Brown (Renee), Barron Brown (Ava) Rashard Dickerson-Brown (Kerressa), Daughter, Alicia Brown (Robert). Stepchildren: Mia Brown and Frank Brown; Sisters: Brenda Williams, Cecilia Jackson, Deborah Abraham (Curtis), Dianna Brannon (James), Brother Vaughn Robinson, Grandchildren: Kristen Brown, Adrian Brown, Dierra Brown, NaKadia Brown, Darrin Brown Jr., Jeffrey Phillips, Staci Brown, Alex Brown Jr., Jayla Phillips, Bailee Brown, Rashowndra Dickerson, Sharonda Dickerson, Sherrod Dickerson, Braylon Dickerson, Davaughn Dickerson, Shakiyah Dickerson, Rashard Dickerson III, Bri’ell Dickerson, Rashiyah Dickerson, Kelis Bass, Kj Bass; and a host of great grand kids, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.