Elaine Faye Braley
July 21, 1931 - September 18, 2014
Obituary
MONONA/MCFARLAND-Elaine Faye Braley, age 83, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. She was born on July 21, 1931, in Madison, the daughter of George H. Brown and Bessie Bell Anderson. Elaine graduated from East High School in 1950, where she played in the marching band, theatre and was active in sports. She fell in love and married her high school sweetheart, David L. Braley. On October 20, they would have celebrated 64 years of marriage. Together they had five children. Elaine worked as a teacher’s assistant at Central Wisconsin Center for 31 years. Besides the love of her life, her children and grandchildren, Elaine enjoyed traveling, line dancing, playing cards, volleyball, golf, her Tops Club No. 608, and being an avid Packers, Brewers and Badgers fan. In her earlier years, she also enjoyed snowmobiling and boating. Elaine is survived by her husband, David; three children, Mike (Cindy Meier) Braley, Cathy Koch and Kirk (Joan) Braley; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Juanita Braley; sister, Joan Godwin; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Brown and Bev (Bob) Berry. She was preceded in death by her parents; her infant daughter, Julie; her son, David Jr.; sisters Adena Mabie and Marcella Weisensel ; brother, Eugene Brown; and daughter-in-law, Patricia Braley. A Funeral Service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, with Pastor Nick Upthall presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Donations may be made to Agrace HospiceCare in Elaine’s name. A special thank you to Agrace HospiceCare for their support, care and compassion for our wife and mother. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
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Visitation
Tue Sep 23, 2014 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Tue Sep 23, 2014 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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todd johnson.
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sorry to here about your loss, I know how tough it is. will miss her great smile she had for everyone. be strong and remember, she will always be in your hearts. todd johnson.
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Diane Ross
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We will always remember Elaine's upbeat and positive attitude. She had a way of lighting up the room with her smile. We send our heartfelt condolences to Dave, Mike, Cathy and Kirk.
With love,
Diane and Jeff Ross
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Colleen Mackesey Serafini
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Braley family: Your mother was a wonderful person. I will always remember Elaine's kindness and generosity towards my son and myself when we were neighbors, up until her passing. She was always smiling and had wonderful things to say about everyone. I will never forget her. Stay strong, she loved you all so very much. So very sorry for your loss.
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Paul Abramson and Cynthia Nolen
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Dear Dave, Mike, Cathy and Kirk,
We just saw Elaine's announcement in the paper (a week late).. We are so sad for your loss. Elaine was such a positive and wonderful person. She always made everyone feel so welcome in her presence. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Let your wonderful memories of Elaine as a loving wife and mother bring you comfort. She will be greatly missed. Your friends, Paul Abramson and Cynthia Nolen