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Brandes, Lillie Willimae (Schubert) (1923-2013)
Brandes, Lillie (Schubert)
Obituary
2013
TOGETHER AGAIN FUNERAL NOTICE Lillie Brandes Sealy, Texas Died July 11, 2013 in Sealy, Texas Funeral Services Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM First United Methodist Church 200 Atchison, Sealy, Texas 77474 Rev. Lani Rousseau officiating. Interment at the Sealy Cemetery. Visitation Monday, July 15, 2013 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Knesek Bros. Hwy 36 Chapel 1140 Meyer St., Sealy, TX 77474 Memorial gifts may be made to: First United Methodist Church Obituary Lillie Brandes Lillie Willimae Schubert was born December 7th, 1923 in Sealy, Texas to Max and Dora Schubert. She grew up the youngest of four children, two sisters and one brother, in the Peter's Hacienda community about seven miles north of Sealy. Her father ran a cotton gin next to their home, where she and her siblings spent endless summer days playing to the constant thumping of the distinctive cotton gin engine. Lillie was quite the free spirit. She loved dancing, music, writing, art, sewing and made straight "A's" all through school. Her senior year at Sealy High School, she met her true love, Charles William Brandes, from the Burleigh community near Bellville. They were married December 21st, 1940. The following year, she gave Charles a son, Charles Waddel. They lived in a tiny house on a modest farm not far from her parents. Charles (CW) built a dairy farm and raised all the food for their cattle. Waddel quickly learned to help. Meanwhile, they built a larger home and were blessed with a daughter, Carol Joy, and then sons Jack William and Bruce Jerome. Lillie was kept quite busy raising their children, keeping house, home cooking every meal, and supporting her husband who worked before dawn until after dark each day. She was very active in the First United Methodist Church - United Methodist Women, choir member, Choir Director, Harvest Festival Team and any place where a hand was needed. She supported Charles as he served in the Austin County Fair, working in the fair office by his side each and every year, Peter's Hall Mother's Day Celebrations and many others. The Friendship Club was one of her fondest community involvements. She and Charles were members of the Austin County Square Dance Team on Horseback as well as the Supper Club. . Lillie loved flowers. Her yard was gorgeous and she had the largest, most beautiful deep pink bougainvillea planted next to her garage that grew taller than she stood. She rooted many plants and shared them with others. Her name aptly reflects her passion for the pure beauty she found in her plants of many kinds. She hunted and fished with Charles whenever time allowed. She was a fierce competitor, and often returned home with the largest trophy. While her children were young, every Good Friday she had a family fishing event at their property on the Mill Creek. It was simple but much fun for the kids to see who could catch the largest perch. When the children were older, they made many family fishing trips to Matagorda and Galveston and surrounding lakes. Lillie always, without fail, caught the largest fish. She always won. When Bruce, the youngest, left home for the Navy, Lillie entered cosmetology school. She always took great pride in how her hair looked, and served the public as a beautician in Houston for over about ten years. She loved to tell funny stories of her co-workers and clients, and how nice it made her feel to serve them. Eventually, her children all married, and grandchildren came onto the scene. She was re-named "Mom Mom" and Charles was re-named "Poppa". Very quickly the grandchildren knew they would always find cookies and other home made goodies when they went to visit Mom Mom and Poppa. They would sit for hours listening to Poppa's stories while Mom Mom happily kept bringing out goodies. She was well known around the neighborhood for her cinnamon rolls, cookies, and dozens and dozens of cakes. No one ever stepped into her home that they were not served her home made sweets She made a warm, comfortable home for all of them to come back to visit at any time. Christmas, Easter and birthdays were always a great event. She never tired of it. She always longed for stories of what the children and grandchildren were doing. She loved the pictures and hand drawings they brought to her. Her refrigerator was so full of colored pictures and notes and traced hands. She loved them all - each and every one. Even after her beloved Charles passed away, she still had goodies waiting for who ever would visit. When she could no longer drive, her grocery list would always include ingredients to keep goodies in stock - just in case. Anyone's visit meant everything to her. Lillie had a nasty bout with cancer. She became the ultimate example of the power of positive thinking. She kept repeating, "No, no! I'm going to be just fine. God is not ready for me, yet!" She was right. She always won. She instilled strong will and positive force within all her children. Everyone who knew her closely could see she was an eternal optimist and pillar of strength. No one ever heard her complain. It was her prayer that her children would carry this forward. Lillie was preceded in death by parents, Max and Dora Schubert, sisters Birdie Schroeder and Mary Belle Yeamans, brother Roy Schubert, husband Charles William Brandes, and great grandson Ryeland Michael Brandes. She is survived by sons Charles Waddel Brandes and wife Barbara, Jack William Brandes and wife Sharon, Bruce Jerome Brandes and wife Jacquelyn, daughter Carol Joy (Brandes) Ray and husband Gary; grandchildren Tracey (Brandes) O'Neil and husband Jim, Mason Brandes and fiancée Angela Leschper, Stacy Brandes and wife Karin, Darren Brandes and wife Cindy, Benn Copeland, Trey Copeland and wife Aimee, Jeff Brandes and wife Jennifer, Jody (Lezak) Chesshir and husband Max, Nicolas Brandes, Stephen Brandes and wife Heather; great-grandchildren Charley Brandes, Ashley (Brandes) Aguilar, Leah Brandes, Tyler Mazac, Jenna O'Neil, twins Mandie and Jamie O'Neil, Sydney Brandes, Joshua Brandes, Jarrett Brandes, Grayson Brandes, Hunter Thielemann, Kaden Thielemann, Claire Copeland, Grace Copeland, Ethan Copeland, Eva Copeland, Brennan Brandes, Breanna Brandes, Baylee Brandes, Lauren Chesshir, Madison Brandes; and great-great-grandchildren Brooklynn Aguilar, Lilliana Aguilar, and Madison Aguilar. The family wishes to especially thank Mrs. Etta Hall for her loving kindness and care given to their mother during her lengthy illness. No gift is greater that the gift of love. Mrs. Etta, you are truly appreciated and loved.
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Brandes
Lillie (Schubert)
42504
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