Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Helen Frances Quigley Brake, died peacefully on January 9, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Jasper Bennett Brake. Sissy is survived by her sister, Patricia Ann Stoll, and her four children; Francis Bennett Brake, William Jasper Brake, and his wife, Kathryn, Helen Brake McGrath, and John...
Read MoreNothing will be quite the same without my sweet Aunt Sissy, and I am truly blessed to have had her in my life. I miss you already, Aunt Sissy!
Margaret Frank Novak
January 13, 2011
Aunt Sissy was the one woman in my life I have strived to emulate. Her faith, compassion, and love for all was absolutely astounding. She has touched the lives of so many people and will be missed more than anyone will ever know. I loved her so much and she will be treasured in my heart forever.
Lynn Vaughan
January 12, 2011 | Fayetteville, NC
"I am very honored to be the grandaughter of this sweet, couragoeus and very special women. I have so many wonderful memories of her. I love her more than I can ever express and I will miss her very much."
Heidi Michelle Brake Temple (Frank's daughter)
January 12, 2011
Happy memories of your family linger as I remember visiting with you as a child in Rocky Mount. I know that your mom has a special place in heaven.
Martha Jane Sullivan
January 12, 2011 | Raleigh,, NC
My 'Aunt Sissy memories' begin long ago, when we would come to visit the family home in Rocky Mount. How we loved that house, and we would get so excited when we would see familiar landmarks. My later, most special, memories were of our private walks at the beach every summer - she put me to shame when it came to exercising!! Sissy was a great correspondent...I have greatly enjoyed the letters we have written in the past years. I will miss her, but I know that she and my mother are...
Vera Frank/Coniglio
January 11, 2011 | Worthington, OH
I remember a loving example of Christ's love whenever I think of Sissy Brake. She is an inspiration to us all!
Aileen Bost
January 11, 2011 | Burlington, NC
Frank, Jack, Helen, Mike & Patsy,
I wanted so very much to be with all of you today to celebrate Sissie's life. She was so many things to me, and I have such wonderful memories of our times together. I will always love her.
Carleton
January 11, 2011 | Odenton, MD
"Sissy" will be remember for her giving spirit and her gift of love to all who were privileged to know her. May her life serve as an example of a life well lived.
Mary Ann Ryan
January 11, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Frankie, Jackie, Helen and Mike,
The ice and road conditions prevent me from attending your mother's service today but I did want you to know how much I loved your mother. She always treated us like royalty whenever we went to Sears to shop for going back to school or Easter clothes.
Old Wilson Road, Planters Oil Mill, Sears on Church St., no longer the places we remembered from our youth. But your mother will always be remembered as a very special person in my life,...
Rick Wooten
January 11, 2011 | Durham, NC