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Brenda Thrasher Obituary
nee: Affeldt
Age 48, of Elmira, died December 2, 2007 after a strong and courageous 12 year battle with cancer. Brenda is survived by her father, Albert J. Affeldt (Dorothy Traue), Elmira; brother, Albert G. (Adela) Affeldt, San Antonio, TX; sister, Michele L. Ruth, Horseheads; brother, David P. Affeldt, Elmira; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, including special cousins, Sheila, Patrick and Raymond Brady; special friends, Jeanne Farr of NH, Sharon, Joanne, all the nurses and caregivers at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center 2B and Elcor Health Services. Also a caring Thank You to the neighbors of Fulton St. Pre-deceased by her mother, Cynthia Apgar Affeldt. Those wishing may make a Memorial Donation in her name to the Falck Center (envelopes available at the Funeral Home). The family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home, Wednesday, December 5th, from 6:15-8:15 p.m. with her Funeral Service following at 8:15 p.m. Burial at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brenda Thrasher
Beth DeFalco (Edmister)
December 6, 2007
Uncle Al,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and my cousins. It has been too many years since we have seen each other, but I have the fondest memories. I wish you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Beth
Jessica Messersmith
December 5, 2007
I knew Brenda as a patient, but she quickly became a friend. Words can not say how much of an amazing spirit she was. I admired her greatly and will think of her still. My prayers are with her family. We will all miss her greatly.
Bill & Alice Estes
December 5, 2007
Dear Al: It's a parents worse nightmare to bury our children. Our hearts are with you, Dorothy and Albert, Michelle & David. Have peace in your heart. You did everything you could for Brenda.
Shirley J Ponzi
December 5, 2007
I only knew of Brenda and her couragous struggles for the last few years, and never met her personally;but as a friend of her family I feel I have known her and wish her father and all the rest of her family Much sympathy because of her loss. God bless you all.
December 5, 2007
I only knew Brenda for a short period of Time, but she made quite the impression, she will truely be missed.
John Edmister
December 4, 2007
Today is a sad day, I can not find the words to say, Our family was once a family of closeness, I will never forget growing up with Brenda, and all of my cousins... Now time, and distance has spread us all across the country. And even those that still live close enough to stop and say hi, or call and say hi, very rarely do until we loose someone. God bless Brenda! You were, and always will be loved, and cherished by myself, and your whole family!!!! Our thoughts and wishes are with you, Uncle Al, Al, Michelle, and David!
John
Paul Loll
December 4, 2007
To Brenda's family my condolinces for your loss may her memories comfort you .
Kathy Mehraban (Edmister)
December 4, 2007
My Dear Brenda,
I will never, never forget all the great times we had as cousins and roomies. So many adventures we had - and you were always the one to be smiling through thick and thin. Your courage is such an inspiration...no words can really describe how much I admire you. My thoughts and prayers to Uncle Al, and your family...and special prayers for Sheila and her family who all gave their special care. I am so amazed at your strength and your spirit and it will live on in my heart forever believe me.
Love always,
Kathy Mehraban (Edmister)and her husband Steve.
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