Jean Marlves Brogan

Jean Brogan Obituary

Jean Marlves (Nannie) Brogan, 85, of Vinton, Va., passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at her home with her beloved family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene B. and Edith Harrison Hodges; and brothers, Ralph, William, and Jerry Hodges. Mrs. Brogan was a longtime employee of Peoples Drug Store and later worked for Purity Bakery. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother. She was known by her family and many friends for her wonderful cooking. Mrs. Brogan loved children and provided a home for many who were in need of a place to live. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Denver L. Brogan; children, Michael L. Brogan and wife, Cheryl, of Bedford, Patrick Brogan and wife, Judy, of Roanoke, Deborah Dummitt and husband, Robbie, and Donna Hartberger and husband, Dale, all of Vinton; grandchildren, Scott Brogan, Leslie Wohlford and husband, Rodney, Amy Nelson, Erin Dummitt and Donnie Armstrong, Evan Dummitt, Brian Hartberger, Jill Lane and husband, George, Brandon Hartberger, and Brice Hartberger; greatgrandchildren, Taylor Nelson, Parker Brogan, Shawn King, Myranda Wohlford, McKenzie Nelson, Jacob Lane, Landon Nelson, Tosh Armstrong, Madlynn Wohlford, Kyleigh Hartberger, Jayden Lane and Marley Armstrong; sister, Colleen Kennedy, of Chesapeake, Va.; special cousin, Fred Preas, of Roanoke; and a special friend, Andrew Murray, also of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Ronald Young. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jean Brogan

11 Entries

Jeff McGuire

October 3, 2008

Donna and Deborah:
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both. I know these days seem so hard, but in time, the memories will make life easier. God Bless you both!

Vickie Whicker

October 2, 2008

Dear Family,

Michael, Pat, Debbie and Donna

I am sorry for your lost. My heart goes out to you.

May God be with each one of you and your family durning this time and always.

Sending my Love to all of you.

Tim & Keith Brogan

October 2, 2008

To the Brogan Family
Our prayers go up for you all in your time of sorrow. We can truthfully say that we have walked in you shoes and know the pain you are feeling.We have a loving
God that will help in times of grief.

Carol Brogan

October 2, 2008

Dear Brogan Family,

I know your hearts are hurting now and I know that all our lives will be changed because of her absence. You see, we could ALL count on "Nannie". A little on the stubborn side, "yes" and she could quickly put you in your place, if you got out of line, but she was one of the hardest working women I have ever known. I remember her at the kitchen sink doing dishes and cooking or doing laundry for her family. She could not bear to know that someone was in need. She had to find a way to meet that need. I know that she took in ironing sometimes when her children were growing up to provide the latest styles in clothing, high school year books, and class rings. Oh yes, and then there was Christmas! She made sure that all the children had that special something they had been dreaming about. She saw I got my favorite Jovan Musk Oil too. I remember sitting around the big round table in her dining room eating some of the most delicious food I've ever tasted. We especially loved her potato soup, corn bread, macaroni salad, and banana pudding. Yum!

I know that recently she made sure that her future with Jesus was settled. That brings me the greatest joy of all, because I know that someday I will see her again.

You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Love,

Taylor Nelson

October 2, 2008

I love you Nannie (:
you'll always be in my heart.

Love,your favorite

Jeri Kirby

October 2, 2008

My prayers are with the family at this time. God gave her a long life and she left a lot of memories.

Carol Brogan

October 2, 2008

Dear Brogan Family,

I know your hearts are hurting now and I know that our lives will be changed because of her absence. You see, we could ALL count on "Nannie". She was at times a little on the stubborn side, "yes" and she could quickly put you in your place, if you got out of line, but she was one of the hardest working women I have ever known. I remember her at the kitchen sink doing dishes and cooking or doing laundry. She could not bear to know that someone was in need. She just had to find a way to meet that need. I know that she took in ironing sometimes when her children were growing up, to provide the latest styles in clothing, high school year books, and class rings. Oh yes, and then there was Christmas! She always made sure the children had that special something they had been dreaming about. She always gave me my favorite Jovan Musk Oil. I remember sitting around the big round table in the dining room eating some of the most delicous food I've ever tasted. We especially loved her potato soup, macaroni salad, and her banana pudding. Yum!

I know that recently she made sure that her future with Jesus was settled. That brings me the greatest joy of all, because I know that someday I will see her again. Please know that I will be praying for you all.

Love,

JANIE BROGAN

October 2, 2008

Dear Family
Our prayers go out to all of you in your time of sorrow. In the love of God,may you find strength and peace. In the prayers of friends and family may you find comfort and love

Leslie Wohlford

October 2, 2008

What are my great memories of Nannie?

I remember as a young child visiting her at her job at the bread store and she would always let me pick out special snacks.

I remember crawling up on her lap and listening to her read and sing from the Childcraft book that we all know so well!

I remember her fixing our booboo's with apenoil.

I remember dinners like no other at Nannie's....she was the best cook ever!

I remember her making sure everyone of us had what we needed..whether it be medicine,food, a ride or anything else we might have needed even if she might not have had it or had to do without. She made sure we had it!

She always made it known that anyone of us would always have a place to come if we ever needed it.

I remember as I got older sitting and playing cards with Nannie and Grandaddy. Those are some of my favorite memories because it was nice to bond with them once I got older.

Even after I moved away I always loved talking to her on the phone and I think of her everyday and she will always hold a special place in my heart. As I know she will in everyones!

There was only one Nannie and there will never be another like her. She loved her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids more than anything and would've done anything for any of us. I know she will be greatly missed by all. But her memories will live on forever!

I love you Nannie!

Love, Leslie

Donna Rucker

October 2, 2008

Donna and Dale Our deepest symptathy goes out to you and your family at this saddest of times. We hope your memories of your mother will help you through this difficult time. Please let us know if we can do anything to help. Deepest sympathy.
Donna, RG. and Family

Dona Wheeler

October 2, 2008

Dear Pat & Judy,
My prayers are with you with
the passing of Pat's Mom.

Love
Dona

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