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RICKIE BRUNNER Obituary

Rickie Louise Brunner, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Rickie was an active member of the First Christian Church in Montgomery, a long-time reference librarian with the Alabama Department of Archives and a graduate of the University of Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Buena Mae Lovelady Brunner. She is survived by cousins including Vicki (Stan) Gregory, of Montgomery, William Yeackle of Chelsea, AL, Dorothy "Dottie" (Kenny) Rogers of Mobile, Delores (Ray) Griffin of Valrico, FL. and Bill Brunner of Decatur, AL. Funeral services will be held at 5:30 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at First Christian Church with The Rev. Dr. Susan Diamond officiating. Interment will be at 2 pm Friday, January 18 at Cullman City Cemetery, Cullman, AL. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to the Christian Church Foundation, P. O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1986 for the Rickie Louise Brunner and Joe and Buena Lovelady Brunner Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.leak-mc.com.

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Published by Montgomery Advertiser from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2013.

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Stevie Etheridge

September 17, 2013

Rickie was a lovely lady. I saw her most every day of the week while researching at the Alabama Archives and History department for a lot of years. She was always very sweet, kind, interested in helping and just a very, very nice person. Grace Trammell told me that she had passed away. So, very sorry to hear it. She was a very special person.

January 25, 2013

Hi Rickie
I did not know you were in Alabama Dept of Architure History. I am sorry to hear about you passed away gone up to heaven. God blessing you.
Thank you so much
for helping with researching.
Joseph G. Ivey

Penny Rodzewicz

January 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go to Rickie's family and friends. She will truly be missed.

January 18, 2013

I had never met Rickie in person but recently I was given her name and # by an employee at Cullman museum in search of where to purchase a certain book. When I spoke with miss Brunner she was most helpful and kind and found out that she was from Cullman. I was really shocked and saddened to hear of her death. O wish I had got to meet her and person and know more about her. She seemed like such a kind person who truly enjoyed her job and helping others. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Sherrie Shoemake Lawrence.

Debra Wilkins

January 18, 2013

My heartfelt condolences to Rickie's family. I worked with Rickie for more than 20 years, and during that time we became close friends. She was one of the most generous, caring people I have ever known, always willing and eager to lend a helping hand whenever and wherever needed. Her friendship enriched my life immensely, and I will always remember her many kindnesses.

January 18, 2013

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rickie...May her family find comfort at this difficult time.

Anita Fulaytar

January 17, 2013

Our condolences to the family. Rickie added certain positive quality to our lives and will be well remembered.

Glenna Lambert

January 17, 2013

Rickie & I knew each other at the First Christian Church besides being from Cullman, too. My condolences go to the family especially with regard to this sudden passing. My 94 yr. old father-in-law was blessed starting yrs. ago by a group of caring members of the Montg. church who began eating out each Sun. to cheer him up during his new stage of life being a widower. Thank God for this group that included Rickie!

The Donovan-Combs Family

January 17, 2013

She was the best example of God's servant that we could point out to our children. We will miss her so very much.

January 17, 2013

Rickie exhibited God's love in action. She will be greatly missed. Melanie Barton Tallahassee, Fl

Coll'ette King

January 17, 2013

Love and prayers to Rickie's family and many friends. She was a wonderful person and a joy to work with.

Dianne Jackson

January 17, 2013

Rickie and I came to the Department of Archives and History together, that was 32 years ago. Rickie was a wonderful person. I will truly miss her.

Patricia Wilson

January 17, 2013

My condolences to the Brunner and Lovelady families. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

I have worked with Rickie for over 30 years at the Alabama Department of Archives and History, and I will miss her.

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