Patricia Brabham

Patricia Patty Anne Brabham, 56, resident of Terrell, passed away on November 26, 2009. Patty was born November 21, 1953 in Moselle, France, the daughter of James Edward and Yvette Marie Louise (Amann) Kirchner. She married Larry Austin Brabham on February 14, 1997 in Kaufman. Patty was a dedicated employee of Commerce Grinding Company in Dallas for 31 years. She also participated in the Terrell Relay for Life for the past several years. She enjoyed hobbies such as shopping, fishing, and had a great love for animals. She was known to feed the neighborhood strays and loved them as if they were her own. She is survived by her husband, Larry of Terrell; three step sons, David Brabham and his wife Pam of St. Charles, Missouri, Paul Brabham and his wife Angela of Forney, and Robert Brabham of Forney; five step grandchildren, Ashlei Campbell and Austin Brabham of Forney and Lauren, Emma, and Cole Brabham of St. Charles Missouri; one step great grandchild Shelbei Campbell of Forney; sister-in-law, Kay Layne of Forney; brother-in-law, Franklin Holliday and wife, Brenda of Maud; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members and many friends. Her funeral service, under the direction of Goggans Funeral Home (www.goggansfh.com), will be Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel, with Brother David Hammond officiating. Her graveside service will be at Center Ridge Cemetery in Maud at 3:00 pm, with Brother Jerry Jones officiating. Visitation with the family will be Monday night from 6:00 to 9:00 at the funeral home.