Loretta Brough

Loretta Alice Chronic Brough, 88, of Texas City, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
She was born in in the "Only" Oblong, Illinois on April 23, 1936.
Loretta Brough was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Don Brough; parents William and Marie Chronic; siblings Homer Chronic, Olivia Dennis, Noel Chronic and Stanley Chronic.
Loretta "Mema" Brough is survived by children -- Jay Brough (Debbie) and Lorilea Hazzard (Marc). She is also survived by her grandchildren – Travis Hazzard (Jessica), Bryan Hazzard (Alissa), Jaymi Vo (David), Kyrie Licon (Allen), Bryon Goodwill, Erica Davenport as well as great-grandchildren – Nathan Hazzard, Abigail Hazzard, Annalee Hazzard, Addison Hazzard, Avalynn Hazzard, Bennett Licon, Christina Infante (Xzaiver), Joshua Goodwill, Paul Goodwill, Stephen Goodwill, Angelina Goodwill, Jacob Goodwill, Kylie Davenport, Kaida Wright and Kami Wright. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Janet Ruddell and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She loved her family and spending time with them.
Loretta graduated from Oblong High School in 1954. She attended Terre Haute Business College and worked for Western Southern Life Insurance. She married Don on August 11, 1956. After starting a family, she became a stay at home mom and homemaker, faithfully cheering Jay and Lorilea on in sporting activities, marching and concert bands. She believed they could do anything which instilled confidence and a strong sense of self-worth in them from childhood into adulthood. In 1973 she and Don were transferred by Marathon Oil to Texas City, Texas where they joined First Baptist Church in Texas City. She was a member of the choir, hand bell choir, charter member of the Quilting Ministry and loved hosting Sunday School Class fellowships in her home. She served in churches in Oblong and Robinson, Illinois, Palestine and Texas City, Texas. In her spare time, she loved to sew, refinish antique furniture and do retail therapy (especially shoes) with a few friends. She also loved going to Whataburger on weekdays for breakfast with Don and later with Lorilea and a few close friends.
Loretta could not believe that a small town girl from Oblong, Illinois, was able to go to serve on mission trips with First Baptist, Texas City, South Side Baptist in Palestine, Texas and Michael Gott International and see the sights in so many countries. She travelled to Israel, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Scotland, Cuba, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, toured the 2nd missionary journeys of Paul and cruised to the Panama Canal. She also visited all 50 US States.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 14, at First Baptist Church, 10000 Emmett F. Lowry in Texas City. Visitation will be from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. preceding the funeral. Burial service will follow inside at the White Oak Christian Church in Oblong, Illinois on Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m.
Pall bearers Travis Hazzard, Bryan Hazzard, Bryon Goodwill, David Vo, Allen Licon, Nathan Hazzard, Xzaiver Infante, Joshua Goodwill, Paul Goodwill, Stephen Goodwill and Jacob Goodwill.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Texas City.
The family would like to thank Village Hospice and the staff at Sodalis Senior Living facility for taking such good care of "Ruff & Tuff" Brough.
Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong, IL is in charge of local arrangements.