J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Brauer, Katherine

Monday, September 03, 2007

Katherine Wagner Brauer, 84, of Hopewell, died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at John Randolph Medical Center. She was a retired secretary for Glenna Jeans Manufacturing Company, Petersburg. and was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rose Wagner.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Lawrence Brauer of Hopewell; a daughter, Kristine Lee Brauer of Hopewell, two sons, Eric John Brauer, of Chesterfield and Henry (Hank) Joseph Paul Brauer of Cumberland County; and a grandson, Rexton Robert Brauer, of Cumberland County.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 7, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service with the Rev. David Shaffer, pastor of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, Petersburg, officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 South Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered with www. jtmorriss.com.

Dear Hank and Family,

Robin and I were saddend to hear of the passing of your Mother and the sudden loss to your family. We never had an opporunity to have met your Mother, yet we both want you know your family is in our thoughts today. We wish to express our sincerest condolences.

Rob and Robin Hayes

Posted by: Rob & Robin Hayes at September 7, 2007 12:10 PM

We are deeply saddened by your loss. You are very much in our prayers and we are thinking of you.

"Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die..." --Mary Frye. Be certain and feel safely assured that you are the legacy of your mother, surely a testament of her life and lasting memory of her gifts to the world.

Posted by: Chris and Valerie-Jean Adams at September 7, 2007 12:02 PM

Greetings,

I was very sad to hear of the loss of Kay. She was a loving, giving, and amazing mother and wife and a wonderful person to get to know. I well remember trying to come up with a meun that didn't use onions, and then getting so far behind that Eric and Jessica were helping me prepare the meal while Ralph and Kay patiently waited. Jessica and I felt blessed to know such a fine, connected family and we were so impressed with the love and loyalty shared among the family members. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. What a marvelous, selfless legacy she leaves for all to follow!

Toy Douglas

Posted by: Toy Douglas at September 5, 2007 09:17 PM

Mrs. Brauer was a loving and giving woman who always thought of others. She had a kind word for everyone. It was clear to see how much she loved her children and her husband. My thoughts are with you through this very sad time. Please let me know if I can help in any way!

Love, Jessica

Posted by: Jessica Dowdy at September 5, 2007 04:11 PM

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOU LOSS. BETSY AND I JUST LOST OUR MOTHER LAST MONDAY, THE 28TH,, SO WE KNOW HOW YOU FEEL, GOD BLESS, WE PRAY FOR YOUR HEALING
TERRI AND BETSY

Posted by: TERRI LEGAT at September 5, 2007 11:08 AM

I only met her a couple of times...she loved her children. I felt that she had a lot of courage to adopt 3 children in a short period of time. She had a life as a mother, very much the same as any other mother...and recently as a grandmother. I only wish that I had seen her with Rexton, but I am sure it was a joy for her. I am thinking of you all and know the loss that you are feeling. You are all in my thoughts.

Posted by: Carol Steeves at September 4, 2007 12:51 PM