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Melissa Braddy Obituary
35, resident of Mount Vernon, Illinois. Passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at her mother's home in Queen Creek, Arizona. She was born November 17, 1973 in Joliet, Illinois. Parents: Larry & Gayle (Smith) Funk houser. She married Ulysses Michael Braddy on May 19, 2007 in Sesser, Illinois. Graveside Service will be held at 1:00P.M. Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Kirk Cemetery in Ina, Illinois by Reverend Marty Shadowen. Visitation: 5 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, September 25, 2009 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Interment: Kirk Cemetery in Ina, Illinois. She is survived by Husband: Ulysses Michael Braddy Mount Vernon, Illinois, Daughter: Michaela Braddy of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Mother: Gayle Anderson of Queen Creek, Arizona. Father & Stepmother: Larry & Carol Funkhouser of Bonnie, Illinois. In-Laws: Albert J., Jr. & Nancy Braddy of Mount Vernon, Illinois. 3 Brothers: George Funkhouser and wife Crystal of Queen Creek, Arizona, Jason Anderson of Joliet, Illinois, Richard Anderson of Queen Creek, Arizona. 3 Sisters: Erica Anderson of Queen Creek, Arizona, Jackie Shoemaker and husband Brian of Mesa, Arizona, Rachel Gillman and husband James of Princeton, Minnesota. 3 Step-daughters: Samantha Braddy, Abbie Braddy, Andrea Braddy all from Tenn. Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews and Cousins also survive. Her maternal grandparents and her paternal grandfather preceded her in death. Melissa worked at Bumblebee Child Care Center in Mount Vernon and was of the Christian faith. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Memorial Fund for Michaela and will be accepted at the funeral home, or from the online obituary at www.hugheyfuneralhome 1969 .com or mailed to: Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome 1969.com for further information and to send condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melissa Braddy
Michaela Braddy
January 18, 2020
This is michaela I'm 11 and what u all said was just so nice and I miss her she's the best mom even no I nvner met her but I love her and yeah
Regina Woods
October 14, 2009
Melissa I am happy to have known you, and sad not to have been able to meet the woman you became. I'm comforted knowing that goodbyes aren't forever. God bless you.
ulysses braddy
October 9, 2009
melissa i will love you forever i miss you so much i know that me and michaela will see you one day.you are my sole mate forever.i know you still her with kk i can fill it.melissa i love you soso much your husben
jennifer whittiemore
October 3, 2009
Melissa,we didnt know eachother all too well but i remember you coming to play atari at grandmas with me when i was very little.Wish we couldve been closer as cousins. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your baby girl and the rest of the family and friends who were close to you.
Jennifer
Rita Broderick
September 25, 2009
Mel, We just found each other again, and you're gone already. I know it was hard to leave, you were so brave and fought so hard. Just the little while we got to spend emailing and visiting has been such a blessing. There are so many people to remember you, Mike and Michaela will always have happy memories. God be with you til we meet again. Love you.
Terry Cornwell
September 25, 2009
I went to school with Melissa and we would listen to punk rock and laugh a lot. She was a very fun person to be around, I feel content knowing that she does not have to hurt anymore... God speed in your families recovery.
Glenna Meadows
September 25, 2009
Rest in Peace, Melissa
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As many of you may or may not know, Melissa lost her life to Breast Cancer this past Sunday. As we would like to say, she won the battle and is at eternal rest with our maker. I was called in to say goodbye to my long-time friend of over 20 years last Saturday night. I am happy to have been with Melissa until her last breath while she was asleep on Sunday at approx. 5:40am.
Last Wednesday night, I visited Mel/Missy after hearing the families upsetting news in which I had posted from Crystal's notes. I just wanted to share with you what I said to my friend in her last days.
I told Melissa that she was one of the chosen. As much as she may be mad at God, she shouldn't. Although our time in the physical world can be short, she was needed with God and he chose her for a reason. I told her that she no longer has to suffer in so many ways. One being with the fight of Cancer, then the thought of just living here on earth with darned bills and the economy and such - our hell on earth. Melissa was worried about being a burden to the family too. I explained to her that this is all apart of life and our time on Earth and that she was by far NEVER a burden to anyone. As a matter of fact, her life was an awesome lesson to all. I also told Mel that it was ok for her to go home as much as she didn't want to. Especially being upset to leave her husband and daughter. Her husband, daughter will be just fine as will the rest of the family. I promised her that we all will take part in Michaela's up bringing and be sure that she is always safe. Michaela will now have a mommy angel and she will still get to watch her grow up and always guide her. I also made her promise to visit me when she gets to the other side, in which I am anxiously waiting for! :) I also told her that she will NEVER be forgotton and our plans of making a scrapbook of her life that we spent with her for her daughter.
Sunday morning was a peaceful one. The sun shone across her face through the closed blinds as we all surrounded her leaving the physical world. I am sure all that surrounded Melissa felt the calmness in the air. No more pain and no more hurt in leaving to be with our maker.
I am happy to have been able to know Melissa and spend the time that I did with her. Although we lost contact for many years and life went on, we were finally able to hook back up and start where we left off. She was truly on the path to happiness. She met her soul mate, Mike and they married in 2007. For the next year they tried to get pregnant and miraculously they had Michaela a year later. On Missy's six week check up is when they found the lump in her breast. Mike drove the family down here to stay with her mother, Gayle so that Missy could get the best care and more tests.
My friend fought so hard and never gave up faith to beat this disease. The cancer was caught so late and so unexpectedly that it took her life way too soon. Melissa's life taught me that just when we take things for granted or think that we have it bad in some situations, someone else has it worse. Everyone has had a hard time in the last two years with the economy. Money is hard to come by these days and then troubles with the kids, so on and so forth. I have to stop myself every once in a while and think of how lucky I am no matter what my situation is - good or bad. All of this is apart of life that we get to experience and it is up to us to make everything right in this world. Only we hold in our hands, the destiny to our futures.
I don't mourn for my friend anymore instead, I celebrate her life and how lucky I was to be apart of it. I cannot wait to see my friend again so that she can tell me all about her journey with God. I truly believe that Melissa was chosen to take care of the young angels in heaven as she loved to take care of children here on earth. I always imagined Melissa with a house full of babies - but never thought that she would be with this many! She is now going to take us by the hands, one by one and show us the way. Melissa will now guide us to live our lives to the fullest and I know that finally, she will be there to greet us when God has chosen us to be with him.
Since Sunday, I have had this awesome mental picture - perhaps one that Melissa has given me - of what she now looks like. I see her with long flowing black hair, done up kinda like the Charlies Angels...Beautiful soft skin and the tan that she loved to up keep. Always wearing white whether it is a long dress or even a shirt and capris for when she is walking along the beach and always bare foot...after all, she had the cutest feet! I can honestly say that I do feel her around us - it's like a calm breeze and a peaceful feeling - that makes me grin from ear to ear.
As far as services go - She is being flown back to her home town today (09/22) in Illinois. I will get the address and phone number of the funeral home that is taking care of services in case you would like to send something to her. Melissa will be buried on Saturday. When her family gets back into town and settled down, there will be a memorial at her mother's church. We are thinking possibly on the 4th of October. I will keep you updated as I learn of anymore information.
Many thanks to you all for your support in this trying time. I appreciate each and everyone of you and your thoughts - as her family feels the same way. I thank her family for everything that they did for her and her comfort to the new beginning. I also thank them for allowing me to be apart of the whole experience and for being with Melissa.
If anyone needs to talk, I am all ears. You may also contact me day or night at 480-861-0717.
I love you, Melissa.
Glenna Meadows
Cele Ludig
September 25, 2009
We met Melissa thru her mom who brought her to Ahwatukee/Chandler Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group meeting. We were truly proud to know such a strong and courageous young women. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Tammy Willmore
September 25, 2009
I met you online through breastcancer.org and we found out we lived in the same area and were fighting the same type, triple negative. You put up a strong fight! You were taken way to soon! I will continue to fight not only for myself but in your memory to find a cure for this terrible disease so that my daughters and Michaela will never have to go through this! Hugs to you in Heaven!
Erika Curry
September 23, 2009
Melissa, you were a true fighter. You will be missed dearly. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers!
September 23, 2009
Gail, Larry, Mike, Michaela, and family,
We are so sorry you've lost Melissa. We knew her as a child and teenager; she was a good friend to Jamie. Please know you are all in our prayers. Rob and Diane Collins
April Vaughn
September 23, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.Please accept my deepest sympathy.Melissa will be sadly missed!
Donna
September 23, 2009
We will miss you so much Melissa! Mike, I can't even begin to tell you how much Melissa touched my life taking care of my kids............you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Donna, Deacon and Melissa's Franny Mae.......
Dave & Joyce Crissman
September 22, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Melissa's family. You are in our hearts and our prayers.
September 22, 2009
Melissa you will be sadly missed and you are such a Hero for being so strong and are loved by so many . Your life ended way too soon .We will miss your beautiful smile and heart of gold . you are one awhesome person . R.I.P FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS ! LOVE AND MISS YOU GIRL LOVE TERRY MCMAHON AND FAMILY SESSER,ILLINOIS
Casey Kiselewski
September 22, 2009
Melissa, your have forever touched my heart and will remain my hero forever. I always will remember your smile and your laugh, and your love of children. Lots of Love to you, Mike and Micheala. I love you, Melissa.
nancy isaacs
September 22, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Tracy Ossig Craig
September 22, 2009
Deepest sympathy and thoughts of you during your time of grief. May God comfort you and keep you. Cherish the memories and they shall carry you through.
Rose Larson
September 22, 2009
I will miss you so much Melissa
cody lister
September 21, 2009
we love u melissa braddy we will miss u wait for us at the haven gates
Jeanie Bragg
September 21, 2009
My Deepest sympathy goes out tothe family for the loss of your loved one,Melissa We miss you very much
Your Cousin,
Jeanie
Sarah and Tad Brown
September 21, 2009
Mike and Michaela, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Melissa, you will never be forgotten, and we will see you soon!
Remember, lean to God as he will help you through your pain, and he will comfort you!
bennie barbre
September 21, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Carolyn Thomas
September 21, 2009
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family for the loss of your loved one, Melissa.
During such times, We can draw strength and comfort from God's word. Jesus said at John 5:28, 29: "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." Revelation 21:4 tells us that very soon pain, mourning and even death will be no more.
Until that time, may you cherish the pleasant memories you have of your loved one and rest assured that the God of all comfort, Jehovah, will sustain you.
Sincerely,
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