Helen Q. Brake

Helen Brake Obituary

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 Michael Brake and his wife, Amy. Sissy was blessed with fourteen grandchildren, Francis Bennett Brake, Jr., Heidi Michelle Brake Temple, Todd Andrew Brake, Shepard Brake Yenney, Anna Brake Osterhout, Francis Sean McGrath, Page McGrath Pierce, Brian Thomas McGrath, Mark Edward McGrath, Michael Bennett McGrath, Daniel Peter McGrath, Sara Elizabeth McGrath, Hanna Lynn McGrath, Jesse Francis Brake. She was also blessed with thirteen great-grandchildren, John Bennett Brake Charlotte Frances Brake, William Andrew Brake, Christopher McCuen Yenney, Jr. Matthew Francis Yenney, Emma Rebecca McGrath, Henry Bennett Osterhout, Kathryn Carlton Osterhout, Della Carroll Pierce, Daniel Sean Pierce, Caden Alexander McGrath, Caleb Brake McGrath, and Ana Maria McGrath.
Rosary was said at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2011 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The family will receive friends followings the Rosary at the home of Shepard and Chris Yenney at 616 Evergreen Road.
A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 12:00 noon.
A private graveside service will be held for the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Sissy's honor to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School.

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Published by The News & Observer on Jan. 11, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Brake

12 Entries

January 13, 2011

Nothing 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

Lynn Vaughan

January 12, 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.

January 12, 2011

"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)

Martha Jane Sullivan

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.

Vera Frank/Coniglio

January 11, 2011

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 laughing together in Heaven!

Aileen Bost

January 11, 2011

I remember a loving example of Christ's love whenever I think of Sissy Brake. She is an inspiration to us all!

Carleton

January 11, 2011

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.

Mary Ann Ryan

January 11, 2011

"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.

Rick Wooten

January 11, 2011

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, as will all of you.

A great life on earth is now being rewarded, take comfort in that she is now with her Lord and Savior.

January 11, 2011

My heart is with you today.

Molly Roberts

January 11, 2011

With the icy roads, unfortunately we are unable to be with you today - we are deeply disappointed and want each of the Brake family members to know we are with you in spirit. What a lovely lady I think of each tme I remember your Mother - having known her my entire life, she certainly exemplified a beautiful person and one I know each of you are so very proud!
Theresa H Harrell

Marion and John Chandler

January 11, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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