Obituary of Betty Jennette Mulligan Brashier

Betty Mulligan Brashier passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior August 28, 2016. Betty was born June 14, 1934 to the late William F. and Lucy Dickard Mulligan. On December 12, 1953 she married the love of her life, Fred Howard Brashier. Together they made a loving home and raised two children, Denece Hendricks (Roger) and Tim Brashier who predeceased her in 2011. As a young bride, Betty joined her husband as a member of Unity Baptist Church. She continued to worship and serve there faithfully until her health no longer permitted her to do so. Through the years she was a member of the Mattie Talley Sunday School Class, Joy Fellowship, Intercessory Prayer Team, Church Choir, helped with Bible School and served on the Bereavement Committee. She dearly loved her church family and worshipping and serving with them. Betty grew up in Fountain Inn and attended school there, graduating from Fountain Inn High School in 1954. After working with several other companies, she began working with BigelowSanford, retiring as a Lead Customer Service Representative in 1988 21 years of service. She had many happy memories and treasured friendships from childhood, high school years, and the workplace until Alzheimer’s robbed her of those precious memories. Before her illness she enjoyed spending time with family, church activities, trips with the Ft.Inn Activity Center, old romantic movies, and anything chocolate. Mama was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She was an amazing cook and homemaker. She devoted her life to her family and we were greatly blessed by her tender heart and all she brought to our lives. Although our hearts are heavy, we rejoice that she is now with the Lord healed and filled with joy. Our love for her is beyond measure and we will forever cherish her memory. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her. Proverbs 31:28 In addition to her beloved husband and daughter, she is survived by two grandchildren, Stephanie Dickson (Joe) and Cameron Hendricks and fiance, Jordan Welborn; two greatgrandchildren Connor and Emma Dickson; a sister, Shirley M. Cotter and a brother, Ret. Sgt. Major James Mulligan; several nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by a sister and her husband, Juanita M. and Milton Wallace; a sisterinlaw, Ruth S. Mulligan. She also leaves behind two brothersinlaw, four sistersinlaw; numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her inlaws, John and Onie T. Brashier, four brothersinlaw and two sistersinlaw. To the staff of Open Arms Hospice, how do we as a family find the words to express our heartfelt gratitude for your care, concern and support as we walked the devastating path of Alzheimer’s with Mama. From the first day she was in your care to the last, she and our family were treated with compassion, dignity and respect. You are truly angels of mercy. We extend a special thank you to Elaine Swanson, Gennie Sullivan, Cindy Rice and Helen Villarta. You will always have a place in our hearts and in our family. There will be no formal visitation. Friends are welcome to pay their respects at the residence, 744 Fairview Rd. over the next few days. A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000, Greenville, SC 29601.