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Barbara Brandy Obituary
Oct. 24, 1932 - Jan. 10, 2017
SOUTH BEND - Barbara Jean Brandy, 84, residing in South Bend, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017, in the Sanctuary at Holy Cross. She was born October 24, 1932, to the union of Steward Vance & Hertha Wright Vance Bailey in South Bend. She was raised by her stepfather, Leo L. Bailey.
Barbara attended Linden Elementary School and graduated from Central High School and Indiana University, Bloomington, majoring in business. She was employed by various institutions, including the first African American secretary at Robertson's Department Store, Bendix Corporation, Kaley/Kennedy Elementary Schools (SBCSC), and executive secretary for St. Joseph County Engineers, from which she retired in 1997. Barbara has been a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church since 1955 and was a member of the Mass Choir. Barbara was baptized at Grace AME Zion Church, South Bend.
In April 1956, Barbara married Eddie L. Brandy, Jr., at Pilgrim Baptist Church, South Bend, officiated by the late Rev. Charles G. Rowlett. Out of the union of Eddie & Barbara are three children who survive, Karen Brandy-Comer, Sadiki Abudullah Karim (Joanna) and Kenneth L. Brandy (Tanicia); fifteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her ex-husband, Eddie L. Brandy; her sister, Peggy Jennings; and first cousins, Merlin Pat (Deloris) Thomas of Florida, Robert Thomas of Ohio and Charles Thomas of Texas; as well as a host of nieces, nephews & other cousins.
A Celebration of Life Tribute will be held at 4:30 pm Friday, January 13, 2017, at the Civil Rights Heritage Center, 1040 W. Washington St., South Bend, IN 46601. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, January 14, 2017, in the Pilgrim Baptist Church, 116 Birdsell St., South Bend, IN 46628, with repast immediately following. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 am - 12 noon Saturday in the church prior to services. Burial will take place privately at Riverview Cemetery. Palmer Funeral Home - West Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family wants to thank the Sanctuary at Holy Cross and Harbor Light Hospice for their care of our Mother, the Pilgrim Baptist Church family for all their cards and visits, as well as the Civil Rights Heritage Center.
Online condolences may be left for Barbara's family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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Sherriel Heard
January 16, 2017
Karen and family. Think of all the good times you had with your morher. Think of all the conversations. Think of all her accomplishments. Think of all that she did for you and your community. Think of her as an Angel in Heaven. RIH Mrs. Brandy.
Linda Brownlee
January 14, 2017
So sorry for your loss praying for you family
Betty Benison
January 14, 2017
We at Forever Learning will miss,
Barbra Jean.
We are happy to have received her fine company.
Blessings to the family.
Donita Chambliss
January 13, 2017
May God comfort and strengthen you during this time. I am praying for your family as we both go thru this time.
Kathy Bingham
January 12, 2017
To Karen and family, my sincere condolences in the passing of your dear mother/grandmother Barbara. She was a special and beautiful flower in God's garden on earth and it was a pleasure knowing her for many years. May our Lord comfort and keep you during this time and in the difficult days ahead.
Charles Brian Thomas
January 12, 2017
Our beloved family matriarch we love you and will greatly miss your physical presence but will feel you in spirit and via wonderful memories...
Principal James Bankowski
January 12, 2017
Mrs. Brandy was a very supportive, loving, and special lady! I remember her many visits to Madison School when I was the principal. I would enjoy our uplifting conversations! I never knew that my friend was so famous!!! May Mrs. Brandy rest in the peace of Christ.+
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