Mary Lucile "Lucy" Dekle Braun, 82, of Deltona, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 10 at Halifax Hospice in Orange City, Florida. Lucy was born on December 11, 1937 in Tampa, Florida to Guthrie "Gus" Joseph Dekle and Lucile Culpepper Dekle.

Lucy grew up in Perry, Florida, She graduated from Brenau College Georgia receiving a B.A. in Biology. Lucy earned a masters degree in Counselor Education from the UCF Orlando and was admitted to the University of Florida Gainesville where she earned the EdD in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

She started her career a clinical mental health and family therapist. Later she served as an Adjunct Professor in the UCF College of Education. Lucy worked working as physiotherapist and in-home counselor for Share the Care, Inc though January 2020.

Her Community Service was extensive included: Junior League of Greater Orlando, Past President of Orlando Arts Guild, Past Vice President Central Florida Council of Arts and Sciences, and past State President of Alpha Delta Pi Alumni Association.

She was married (to) Dr. William E. Braun and raised 4 sons in Maitland, Florida. She enjoyed time with her family sailing, cooking, making music and solving puzzles of all types. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents Guthrie "Gus" Dekle and the Honorable Lucile Culpepper Dekle, sisters Lettie Lee "Tookie" Dekle Adkison and Florre Merle "Skeeter" Dekle Gizzard, her Grandson Maxwell Raymond Braun, and her ex-husband Dr. William E. Braun. Lucy is survived by her sons: John R. Braun (Karen) of Clermont, Florida, Matthew J. Braun (Ann Lisa) of Saint Petersburg, Florida, Dr. Jeffery W. Braun (Elizabeth) Hickory N.C., Douglas E. Braun (Shelby Houck) of Deltona, Florida. Lucy is also survived by her five grandchildren: Will, Ryan, Ellington, Guthrie and Ainsley.

Memorial services will be held on July 18, 2020, 10 am at Barnett United Memorial Methodist Church, 715 Jacob Brock Ave., Enterprise, FL 32725

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Jun. 25 to Jun. 28, 2020.

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Annette Greene

February 8, 2025

In May Hanna, my only grandchild, expects her baby girl, and she plans to name her Lucy Annette. Little did she know about us. You are the one who decided for her to call me Grannette. I've enjoyed sharing with her our life story and friendship. I miss you, my chosen sister.

Annette Taylor Greene

June 20, 2023

Lucy and I were high school classmates. Our grandparents lived across the street from each other. She and I roomed together at the University of Florida. She went on to bigger and higher education. I married, and she never forgave me from not finishing, however, it didn't keep up from spending wonderful evenings doing jigsaw puzzles, playing piano and ukelele, and justo enjoying each other. She was a "chosen sister".
I loved her dearly.

Jeanene G Brewer

December 27, 2021

I would like everybody to know that this is one of the most beautiful ladies did most wonderful therapist I have ever had. This lady was so dedicated that after I had no insurance she charged me $1 a session for my therapy. She went out of her way to help everyone she had contact with and gave me a wonderful book to help me with my recovery written by her daughter inlaw. I was truly a mess and this beautiful lady help me work through a lot and even at the end of my marriage I brought my children to her unbeknownst to them that they were being watched and she let me know that I was a wonderful mother my children we're fine and as long as I was okay they were okay I will miss her very much as I'm sure everyone who ever had any contact with her will. God bless everyone in her family. Take care and know that you had one of the most beautiful mothers that God ever put on this Earth!

Jamie Guerdan

September 22, 2020

Lucy Braun and her family were a large part of mine and my siblings growing up years. So much time spent sailing and at regattas, and just hanging out. She lives on in our wonderful recollections of a great childhood. Be at peace.

Jamie Guerdan

Jamie Guerdan

September 17, 2020

My condolences to the Braun family. Growing up sailing with them are wonderful lifelong memories that still endure. I wish you all peace and love.

Annette Greene

June 28, 2020

Lucy was a long-time friend, college roomie, and chosen "sister". I loved her for her attitude of giving, loving, sharing, encouraging, caring, eagerness to learn. So many wonderful things. She was uniquely her own person, and she taught her boys that same uniqueness. They are a living tribute to her.

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