King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary - Gloria "Jean" Brasfield, 77, Fort Madison

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Gloria “Jean” Brasfield, 77, of Ft. Madison passed away on Tuesday, September 03, 2019 at 1:35 AM at the Ft. Madison Community Hospital just short of two months since her husband passed away. 

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She was born on September 20, 1941 in Peoria, IL to Robert and Lorene Kingston Nelson.On March 5, 1960 she married Richard P. Brasfield and he passed away on July 5, 2019 which was their daughter Joni’s birthday.Jean was a homemaker.She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and knitting. Jean loved spending time at their cabin and she was greatly known for making the best fried catfish and potato salad.Her greatest love of all was her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren.

   Survivors include a daughter, Janet (Garrett) Long of Houston, TX; three grandchildren, David Wellman, Colleen Long and Preston Long; a son-in-law, Brian Wellman of Ft. Madison; brothers and sisters in law, Michael and Norma Brasfield of Wever, Thomas and Jeanette Brasfield of Ft. Madison and Carol and Arlin Clover of LaHarpe, IL; nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter Joni Wellman; a brother, Jim Nelson and a sister, Patricia McKisson.

  Per her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory.  The Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, September 9, 2019 at King-Lynk Funeal Home & Crematory with Rev. Les Featheringill officiating.  The family will meet with friends from 10 AM until the time of the service.  Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.  

   A memorial has been established in her memory and online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com 

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