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Vicky Brazel Obituary

Brazel, Vicky Lynn (Ayres, Hayes), the daughter of Donald and Shirley Hayes was born August 29, 1955 in Ironton, Missouri and passed from this life June 30, 2008 in Florissant, Missouri at the age of 52 years, 10 months, and 1 day. Vicky is survived by her Grandmother Inez Akins and her parents all of Bunker, Missouri. 2 sons, John T. Ayres, Jr. and wife Gretchen, and Joseph C. Brazel all of Florissant, Missouri. 1 step son, Ricky Brazel of Little Rock, Arkansas. 3 grand-daughters Lauren and Sophie Ayres and Chloe Brazel all of Florissant, Missouri. 1 brother Don C. Hayes, Jr. and wife Patti of O'Fallon, Missouri, 4 sisters Judith Grither of Overland, Missouri, Rhonda Kemper and husband Barry of Cowpen, South Carolina, Christine Record and husband Jerry of Breckenridge Hills, Missouri, Kim Mayhall and husband Steve of Dittmer, Missouri. Also survived by an Aunt, Cousins, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews. Vicky was preceded in death by one step son, Scott Allen Brazel. She was saved at an early age and served the Lord in many churches. Vicky was a faithful loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin to her family and to many friends. Most of all she loved the Lord. Vicky was employed by Hogan Trucking Company and has been a faithful employee. Vicky will be missed by all who knew her but our loss is heavens gain.Services: Funeral at HUTCHENS Mortuary 675 Graham Rd. Florissant, 10:30 am Monday, July 7. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. VISITATION 4-9 SUNDAY, JULY 6.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jul. 3 to Jul. 4, 2008.

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Jeanie childs

July 17, 2008

Vicki, I can't believe you're gone! Just saw your big smile and chatted on the bench inside St. Mary's as I was leaving work. I guess running into you wasn't a coincidence!! I'll always remember the good times we had during the summers of '72 and '73 driving around all night after everyone contributed just a dollar! Pray for all of us down here, keep us strong and full of courage to fight the fight! Love you, Jeanie Childs

jessey mueller

July 10, 2008

I will always miss Vicky. I am so glad she got to know me and Joey's daughter Chloe. She really loved her and spent so much time with her. She was the mother figure in my life. Thank you Vicky for giving me a son to love.I will pray for all the rest of the family and we will all see her again someday in Heaven.

Chris Record

July 10, 2008

Thank you to everybody that signed the book. We appreciate all the prayers. And i Know first hand what a wonderful loving person she was because she was my big sister. Vicky brought a lot of joy to alot of people and there will not be a single day go by for the rest of my life that I won't think about her. I LOVE YOU SIS see ya again someday. Love Chris

Kim Mayhall

July 8, 2008

I would like to thank everyone for there prayers at this time. We all no that Vicky is in a better place now. We will miss her dearly. Thanks for all the flowers she had a wonderful send off to Heaven. Now she is smiling down on us from above. I love you big sis. From little sis Kim

Jennifer Louvall

July 6, 2008

Vicky will be missed. I had the pleasure of working with Vicky at Hogan for five years, and she always managed to brighten the day of everyone she came into contact with. God bless her, and her family in this time of sorrow.

Debbie Greenwell

July 6, 2008

My prayers are with Vicky's family & close friends at this time as I know the pain of losing a loved one that went to be with the Lord at an early age. I have happy memories of working with Vicky for almost ten years, sharing conversations of our children, grandchildren, and laughing at our past experiences. I will miss her.

Bruner Twins Bruner

July 5, 2008

John and Joey & All the Family.
We have shared some great times with Vicky and her family. She has left us with precious memories. Not a day went by that your Mom did'nt e-mail me a joke, change letter(even though I told her several times that I did'nt like them). I we will never forget her and her family.
Memories!!! Late at night in Lake Worth, Texas we would see who was brave enough to walk from Vicky's house to the stop sign. Jane ended up being the winner. Vicky and I would get scared half way and come running back. One night a car of boys stoped,and me and Vicky took off running!! JANE stayed and talked to them. Vicky came running around the house and hit the water faucet and split her knee cap open all we could do was laugh.
I can still here her singing "LEADER OF THE PACK"

WE will miss you Vicky.
All our Love
Jean & Jane

Roger Tweedie

July 4, 2008

"A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Proverbs 18:24
As I read each entry, how blessed to have touched so many lives. Vicki has gone ahead, and later we all must follow. I too shall miss you. Goodby for now, until we meet again.

rhonda kemper

July 3, 2008

thank you to all that took the time to write wonderful things about vicky our family will truly miss her we know she was a christian and she is with thel lord now the family of vicky brazel

rhonda kemper

July 3, 2008

thank you to all that has took the time to write wonderful words about my sweet sister vicky.

Dennis Otte

July 3, 2008

Celebrate her life! Those that you love, tell them so. Life can change fast, take nothing for granted. Remember her, as it will make you smile.

Paul Pini

July 3, 2008

l had the pleasure of working with Vicky over the past two years in the Safety Department at Hogan. Vicky was a great person and a tremendous asset to not only the Company itself but to everyone she came into contact with. I never saw her without a smile on her face or kind words to say. She will be sorely missed but I firmly believe that heaven has received another angel from here on earth. Vicky take care and God Bless. I know we will be seeing each other again someday.

Melissa James

July 3, 2008

Although I did not get the honor of personally meeting Vicky, I would like to say that you could always see the smile on here face when she spoke to you on the phone. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends, coworkers and family as this was a sudden unexpected loss.

Crystal Kemp

July 3, 2008

After working with someone for awhile everyday they start to become more like family rather than just co-workers. After 3 years I feel like I know all her friends and her family yet I have only meet a couple people. Luckily I had the joy of working next to Vicky every day. She often made "work" fun and enjoyable. I do know that Vicky was a very caring, supportive, strong women. With me being one of the youngest employees that Vicky worked with she often gave me wonderful advice and it always meant a lot to me to know that she really cared. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this great loss. Vicky will never be forgotten.

Melissa Jolley

July 3, 2008

Vicki was a GREAT co-worker and friend. I enjoyed working with her at Hogan, she also brought smiles to everyone that she came in contact with. She will be deeply missed. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Molly Fox

July 3, 2008

I had the priviledge of getting to know Vicky when I worked for Hogan, she was a great person and a friend she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and and prayers are with her family and friends.

Jenny Rayner

July 3, 2008

For the short amount of time i worked with Vicki i really enjoyed her at work. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Trasie Tyberendt

July 3, 2008

My thoughts and Prayers for all that loved Vicky. My sympathies go out to her family and friends on such a "sudden" unexpected loss. She was a great co-worker and I NEVER once seen her without a smile. We were blessed to know her. Please accept my condolences and remember that she will not be forgotten. God Bless

Linda Kidwell

July 3, 2008

Vicky and I are Sisters-In-Christ and it gives me great comfort to know that she is now with her Lord. My prayers are with her family and friends and though I am only a colleage and never did meet her in person, I feel like I've known her forever.

Tina Mesey

July 3, 2008

I had the priviledge of working with Vickie for the last three years, she was a great co-worker and she will be missed greatly. My thoughts and and prayers are with her family and friends. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Trousdale

July 3, 2008

I didn't know Vicky for very long--less than a year. But she was always friendly and pleasant to me at work. She always had a smile when I talked to her. As 'the new girl,' that was greatly appreciated. She will be sorely missed.

Marsena Coleman

July 3, 2008

My thoughts & prayers go out to the entire family. Vicki was a great coworker, employee and friend at Hogan and we are all going to definitely miss her. She was a very pround mother & grandmother as well.

Kathy Curtis

July 3, 2008

I cannot express enough,my LOVE and PRAYERS for Vick's family! I loved her dearly,We shared so many great and funny memories together! Like the times we spent as teens,getting all dolled up,on Friday nights and me always having to iron Vick's hair for her!(yes,iron it !!!)Then we sit and wait for one of the Wismer guys to come pick us up for our night of fun!! GOOD TIMES!! I will miss her a bunch,she has been a part of my life,for a long time.I thank God,for sharing her with me!Her absence hurts so much because her presence brought so much!! Watch over us now my dear and special friend!

Joyce Golian

July 3, 2008

Even though I did not have the privilege of knowing Vicki for long, what I do know is she was a very nice and happy person, a very proud mother and grandmother. She loved her family very much. She will be missed by all. the best thing of all is that she is now with the Lord.
Her family and friends have my deepest sympathy.

Co-worker and friend

Maureen Wormington (Dannegger)

July 3, 2008

Our deepest condolences goes out to all the family members. If we can do anything please let us know.

Mark & Maureen Wormington

Don Lewis

July 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I had the privilege of knowing Vicky for many years. She indeed was one of the best employees and friend I've ever had. She will be missed by us, but think of the smiles in heaven.

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