Christena McKenna-Brady Obituary


Christena E. McKenna-Brady, of Cocoa, FL, went to heaven to be with her parents and sister on Monday, February 25, 2013. Chris was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York on June 7th, 1951.

Her and her sister went on vacation to Bermuda where she met the love of her life, Julio H. Brady, then later got married in February of 1976 and moved to Bermuda to start their family. Chris' life revolved around her family of three when her career moved them to Brevard County in 1981.

Chris was a mother figure to all that crossed her path. She will be loved and missed by many.

Chris' survivors include her only child, Cheryl K. Draves; son-in-law, John Draves; her three beautiful granddaughters who she loved more than life itself, Kylea, Kamryn, and Kynley Draves of Cocoa, FL; brother, Dan McKenna (Joan); sisters, Patricia Ann, Katie Petralak (Gerard), all of New York and Marian (Rob) of New Jersey; her nine nephews and nieces, as well as their families, Danny (also God son), Kevin, Brian, Erik, Sean, Debra, Kim, Allison, and Nancy. She is proceeded by her parents, Margaret "Peggy" and John McKenna; her sister, Maureen Daly; and nephew, Christopher Petralak.

Unexpectedly, Chris was joined in heaven on March 2, 2013 by her ex-husband, Julio "Spike" Brady, and the two have joined together again, to be forever angels to Cheryl, John, Kylea, Kamryn, and Kynley

A celebration of life will be held March 9, 2013, 2pm, at McClarty Park Rockledge, FL (the blue building).

Love you BIGGER and go with God Mommy/ Fuffies.


Published by FloridaToday on Mar. 7, 2013.
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There are no right words to say at a time like this except your love and memories will keep your Mom and Dad alive in the hearts of you, John and the girls.Uncle wally and I send our love and prayers to you.

PJ Plastridge

March 7, 2013

Miss Chris,

You always had smile on your face every time I saw you at ballpark cheering our girls on & telligng umpires is you didn't agree call. Your going be loved & missed by all R.I.P Miss Chris.

Shari Holzknecht-Bruno

March 7, 2013

Mommy- It's been a week and a half since you left to be with Poppie and Grandma, but it seems like YEARS :( I will NEVER forget all the amazing memories we have shared, nor will I forget that you were the BESTEST Mommy in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD :) It seems so silly still saying that at 33yrs of age, but the truth knows NO age. I just pray that you and daddy will forever be my angels and continue guiding the girls up the right path.

I love you VERY much!!! Go with God and I love you BIGGER!!!

Cheryl Draves

March 7, 2013

Momma Chis you will be forever missed. I will always cherish the moments at your house that smile laugh. Even though I haven't seen you when I did you always said hey baby girl how's the kids. I will always love you Kera R.I.H

kera joiner

March 6, 2013

"Free to walk and talk to anyone who will listen"..is what John (my brother) says about his Mother in laws passing. She is free now and with Jesus...Go rest high Chris. I told you, we will take care of your girls. Love ya Fuf's.

Tiffany Owens

March 6, 2013

I have always looked to you as a Mother figure and came to you many times for adivce. You ALWAYS had the right answer or alteast the right thing to say. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life and family. Just think of all the coffee I get to enjoy in tour honor!You will be greatly missed ! Go with God Ma!
Yours Always,
The Manders

Mandy, Andy, Cass, Roo, & The Cobster

March 6, 2013

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