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Brame Spessard Obituary

Brame Proffitt Spessard

April 12, 2021

On Monday, April 12, 2021, Brame Proffit Spessard of Floyd and Roanoke passed to the next life at the age of 103.

She graduated from Mary Baldwin College in 1939. She was an English teacher at Andrew Lewis High School and a housewife. At 71 she took on a third career as housemother for the Kappa Sigma fraternity at W&L, the fraternity of her most beloved and cherished husband Robert Spessard.

She received the Women's Honorary Life Membersip Award for service from the Second Presbyterian of Roanoke where she was a long time member.

She is survived by her three children, Robert Jr., Eliza and John as well as her grandchildren, Bo, Kelley, Jonathan and Anna and her sister, Nancy Proffit Shelor.

On her 95th birthday, Brame's friends hosted a party for her and paid off a speeding ticket she had refused to pay the week before.

Brame had rare charisma and an indomitable spirit. Her unique style, her beautiful voice and her dazzling smile will be dearly missed. She embodied Southern grace and charm.

There will be a grave side service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Jacksonville cemetery in Floyd Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at Gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com or on Facebook @Gardnerfuneralhomefloyd. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home.

Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 14 to Apr. 16, 2021.
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I think of Brame and her kindnesses each time I pass by her house. I regret not getting to visit because of the pandemic situation. She was joyful person throughout the years I knew her, and a blessing.

S. Gravely

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June 23, 2021

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. May the love of God, friends and family carry you through your grief. 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.

DT

April 19, 2021

She will be Greatly missed by me I took care of her for 2 years. Until she got a lady whom didnt care about her..I was only gone 3 weeks.I LOVE AND MISS YOU LOTS

Debra Best

April 18, 2021

I am delighted to have shared about 16 years of fond memories and stories with dear Brame at her Roanoke church home. I will treasure her memory and many kindnesses always.

Sally Gravely

April 15, 2021

Rob sorry to hear about your mom's death she was a great lady

Bill lawson

April 15, 2021

Rob, sorry to hear about your mom's death, she was a great lady

Bill lawson

April 15, 2021

So sorry to hear about your mother's death. I am thinking of you all at this sad time and sending love. Leigh

Leigh Wiley Walker

April 15, 2021

Brame and her husband Bob were two two of my parent´s closest friends. I treasure her memory.

Hugh Meagher

April 14, 2021

Brame was one of the most extraordinary women I have ever known. I had the honor to serve as her Minister for congregational care for a number of years and every visit was a joy and a delight. She exuded grace and beauty and all that she said and did. I shall always remember her with love and devotion.

Gerald Carter

April 14, 2021

My deepest condolences to the Spessard family, I knew her thru her cousin Mrs.Robert Smith in Buchanan,Virginia. Her late husband. Mr.Bob was my family's legal counsel, after my mom's passing& remember(both) for the sincere kindness 4 two little boys. Bless y'all& be comforted.

Roland W. Robinson

April 14, 2021

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Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Jacksonville Cemetery

Floyd, VA

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202 East Oxford Street, Floyd, VA 24091-4741

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