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BORN
1945
DIED
2025
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Jean Braye Obituary
SPRINGFIELD – Jean Braye, 79, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her home.
She was born September 4, 1945 to Elzo and Melba (Smith) Hansell, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Donald L. Braye in 1971 in Springfield. He preceded her in death in 1995.
Jean was an X-ray technician for Memorial Medical Center, retiring after many years of service. She was a devoted member of Western Oaks Baptist Church.
She is survived by her brother, Eldon (Leann) Hansell; sister, Janet (Greg) McKee; nephews, Barrett (Mary Ann) McKee, Eric (Linda) Hansell and Brian (Cathy) Hansell; niece, Melissa (Carey) Kitson; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Western Oaks Baptist Church, with Pastor Josh Parsons officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Roselawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family of Jean to assist with funeral expenses.
Memories and Condolences
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Amy Bianco
April 18, 2025
Jean was such a wonderful person. She was always very cheerful and would do anything for a friend. She was very devoted to her church and always on the move. Even with her oxygen tank, she never slowed down. She loved her flowers and her animals. She will be greatly missed. RIP
Evelyn Bonnett Beard
March 31, 2025
Jean was a lovely person. We, her high school classmates enjoyed visiting with her in recent years. We will miss her.
Linda Hayes
March 28, 2025
She was a sweet and wonderful lady who will be greatly missed. She was always smiling and cheerful, the best kind of neighbor.
Sharon Davis
March 28, 2025
Jean was a lovely lady always cheerful had the privilege of knowing her from work at Memorial. God has got himself a special angel
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Sarah Bigley
March 28, 2025
Jean was such a wonderful person and fun to work with. She never got angry nor was she ever mean to anyone. She just had a Beautiful personality. Fly high sweet lady. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends may all your fond memories help ease your sorrow.
Kathleen Wright
March 27, 2025
Jean was a sweet person. She will be missed in our Bible study.
Linda Schultz Birks
March 26, 2025
Jean and I graduated Radiography school together many years ago and saw each other occasionally. She was the sweetest and kindest soul. My condolences to her family.
David Burns
March 26, 2025
Jean was a good friend and near neighbor of my dad & stepmother, Ron & Virginia Burns. She was a friendly & welcome smiling face on occasion, during the Holiday's! She was also there for us when both parents passed just 3 month's apart, last year. Our condolences to Jean's surviving family, yet there's comfort in knowing that Heaven has made room for one more angel! She was such a kind soul.
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Mar
29
Memorial service
1:00 p.m.
Western Oaks Baptist Church
5345 Old Jacksonville Rd., Springfield, IL 62711
Funeral services provided by:
Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home - Springfield437 South Grand Ave. West, Springfield, IL 62704