Naomi E.

Brown

Mrs. Naomi Brown (nee: Shadrick) of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born on March 6, 1949 in Jasper, TN to the late Gilliam Shadrick and Norma (nee: Newsom) Shelton. She had reached the age of 77.

Naomi was united in marriage to Donnie Brown on June 17, 1978. She was employed by Hodell-Natco Industries for 43 years. She was devoted to her family, each of whom she loved deeply. Naomi loved her grandchildren and they meant the absolute world to her. She was known as the "leader" of her family and could and would make anything happen for them. She was very proud of her kids and was happy to have raised self sufficient children. Naomi enjoyed being in nature and loved to garden. She also enjoyed fishing and chatting on the phone. Naomi was a loving wife, a caring and devoted mother and grandmother, sister, and friend to many.

Naomi Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Brown, her parents, Gilliam Shadrick, Curt and Norma Shelton; one brother, Jerry Shadrick; two brother in-laws, Steve Laufketter and Keith Clark. She is lovingly survived by her children, Randy Kelley and (Heather), James Kelley and wife Bonnie, Angela Scott and husband Josh; five grandchildren, Amanda (Danny), Michelle (Chris), Adrienne (Garrett), Amanda (Mike), and Elijah; seven great grandchildren; seven siblings, Susie Trower, John Shelton (Sandy), Johnnie Clark, Jackie Laufketter, Lyla Smith, Virginia Braugh (Don) and Sherry Pate; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at MK Ranch. Online condolences may be made at martinfunerals.net