Elanor Brawner, 81, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 at her home in Elizabethtown, KY.
Daughter of Fred J. and Esther Weller Burkhard, she was born May 7, 1940 at Pine Mountain Settlement School, Harlan County, Ky. Her claim to fame was being the first child born of the faculty there. She graduated in 1958 from Liberty High School. She met her beloved Larry Brawner at the University of Kentucky in 1958, where she lived in Hamilton house. He was a member of the FarmHouse fraternity. Their anniversary is on Aug. 24, 1963. They were married at her home church in Liberty Ky. First Methodist. They became members of First Christian Church in 1964. She loved growing flowers and plants, and working outside in her beautiful gardens. She also enjoyed photography, her entire life. Elanor majored in German and French and adored teaching these at Fort Knox High School from 1964 to 1995. After retirement, they enjoyed much travel.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her son, Neal F. Brawner, of Jacksonville, Florida; her daughter, Beth Anne Brawner Ahlhaus (Paul), of Shepherdsville; one brother, John P. Burkhard (Trudy), of Lexington; her nieces and nephews, numerous dear cousins, and her church family.
The visitation and funeral will be held at Glendale Christian Church on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the service starting at 2 p.m. with Bro. Chris Kiger and Bro. Mike Bell officiating. Burial is in Glendale Christian Church Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may be expressed by donating to First Christian Church 1811 N Miles St, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 or Glendale Christian Church 119 E Main Street Glendale, Ky. 42740 in her honor.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.

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Published by The Casey County News from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Elanor Brawner

12 Entries

Ken Osborne

January 8, 2023

Larry,
We didn´t know Eleanor very well or very long, just from Sunday School. She made a great impression on us by her demeanor and grace. We know how she suffered, but we were impressed by her attitude that God´s love and grace were her strength and refuge. Her unwavering faith was an inspiration.

We know that you miss her terribly, but will one day you will reunite with her in Paradise.

God bless you friend.

Ken and Faye Osborne

Debra Maxson Vogel

January 19, 2022

I first met Frau Brawner in the late 60s as a freshman at FKHS. I can truly say that she was my all time favorite. It was because of her influence that I spent 34 years as a teacher. She influenced my reckon to become a teacher. What a wonderful influence she was! I was lucky enough to reconnect with her on the internet a few years ago. Thank you for being an influence on my life and a truly caring and wonderful lady. You will be missed.

Patt Wilson

Sent Flowers

Jim & Patty Schory

January 16, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to all of Elanor´s family.
She will most definitely will be missed.

Judy Weigand Day-Trenary

January 16, 2022

We were playmates in Chanute, KS when our parents taught there in the public schools. She found me on FB several years ago and we had fun with memories and photos. I know you will miss her.

Love, Wendall & Joan Allen

Planted Trees

Chris Coates

January 16, 2022

I had the benefit and blessing of knowing Elanor Brawner as a teacher as a teenager at Ft. Knox High School in the early 70's. She went far beyond teaching us German; she actually cared about us in a way that inspired us in life. So much so that her influence is remembered by hundreds of students to this day. Most importantly, her Light for Christ shined brightly as she shared the Gospel by the way that she lived - an example for us all. I will ever remember her, and will be mindful to follow the simple advice she recently gave me when I expressed concern about sharing the Good News with struggling acquaintances: "Just tell them," she said.

Beloved teacher, kind friend, witness for Christ. Deepest appreciation for her life, and prayers of comfort for her family.

David Jackson

January 15, 2022

My cousin was an inspirational person and will be greatly missed by many. The soul would have no rainbow if the eye had no tear. I suspect there to be many of both.

David & Dana Jackson

January 15, 2022

The Covid-19 sure has put a damper on things that didn't need any help to have more of a "damper" put on! We were poised and ready to come, bringing Susan Williams Jackson with us, when we were told to "play it safe" and stay home. We decided to honor that request - begrudgingly. My cousin, Elanor, had the cutest giggle, and she giggled at times that most of us would have NEVER thought there was anything to be happy about. She was inspirational!