(From Robertson-Drago Funeral Home)A celebration of life service for Judith Ann Brasier, 82, West Plains, Mo., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Pomona Christian Church.
Mrs. Brasier left this world April 7, 2025 at West Vue Sleepy Oak Greenhouse in West Plains.
She was born Aug. 9, 1942, in Detroit, Mich., to Howard and Beulah (Kelly) Caton.
Judy grew up in Hutton Valley, where she attended school in the one-room Hutton Valley School. Upon graduating eighth grade, she attended Willow Springs High School, graduating valedictorian in 1960. She then moved to Springfield to attend Missouri State Teachers College until changing direction to attend and graduate from Blue Bonnett Beauty College in 1961.
On Dec. 31, 1961, Judy married the love of her life, Johnnie Brasier, in a double ring ceremony with good friends Bob and Charlene Gastineau. From this union were born Joey Alan, Johnnie Rick and Jeffrey Howard.
One of Judy's greatest passions in life was celebrating her Lord through music. As a lifelong member of Pomona Christian Church, she loved singing with the choir and in many cantatas. Her love of gospel music eventually led to her becoming a member of the Steepletones quartet, which included her mother Beulah Caton and other church members, Jackie Hinds and Mary Poppitz. The group performed for several years at various churches, religious and area events, nursing homes and eventually recorded an album. Beyond music, Judy remained active in her church participating in many of the women's groups, where her love of baking was often enjoyed by others as much as she enjoyed sharing.
In her spare time, Judy enjoyed being with all of her family, taking care of her grandchildren and becoming their favorite Granny/Grandma. She also enjoyed spending time with her many friends and was an avid bowler for many years. In later years, traveling with Johnnie and friends brought her much joy.
Judy will be remembered as funny, loving, caring and giving. And we know she's once again hitting the "high notes" for her Lord in musical celebration.
On Dec. 31, 1961, Judy married the love of her life, Johnnie Brasier, in a double ring ceremony with good friends Bob and Charlene Gastineau. From this union were born Joey Alan, Johnnie Rick and Jeffrey Howard.
One of Judy's greatest passions in life was celebrating her Lord through music. As a lifelong member of Pomona Christian Church, she loved singing with the choir and in many cantatas. Her love of gospel music eventually led to her becoming a member of the Steepletones quartet, which included her mother Beulah Caton and other church members, Jackie Hinds and Mary Poppitz. The group performed for several years at various churches, religious and area events, nursing homes and eventually recorded an album. Beyond music, Judy remained active in her church participating in many of the women's groups, where her love of baking was often enjoyed by others as much as she enjoyed sharing.
In her spare time, Judy enjoyed being with all of her family, taking care of her grandchildren and becoming their favorite Granny/Grandma. She also enjoyed spending time with her many friends and was an avid bowler for many years. In later years, traveling with Johnnie and friends brought her much joy.
Judy will be remembered as funny, loving, caring and giving. And we know she's once again hitting the "high notes" for her Lord in musical celebration.
She is survived by three children Joey Brasier (Brenda), Willow Springs, Mo., Rick Brasier (Tracy), Pomona, Mo., and Jeff Brasier (Dawn), Pomona; six grandchildren Jason Brasier (Amber), Jefferson City, Mo., Michael Brasier, Willow Springs, Ann Smith, Neosho, Mo., Allen Brasier (Mary Kate), West Plains, Miranda Lynch (Wilbur), Winona, Mo., and Jeffrey Brasier, Pomona; five great-grandchildren; one brother Steve Caton (Barb), Pomona; one sister, Terry Nicholson, Willow Springs; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband and one sister Sue Smith preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.robertsondrago.com.
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