Lucille Smiley Brandt

Lucille Smiley Brandt, 85, of Spencer, a loving, gentle woman, entered the arms of her Savior on August 13, 2010. She lived a simple life that by comparison may have seemed to be one lacking in wealth or position. However, she was the best wife, sister, mom, nana, neighbor, and friend and most of all, an example of what a Christian woman should be to all she came in contact with. She was born July 9, 1925, to William E. Smiley and Annie Hines Smiley. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 ½ years, Elwood Brandt on September 17, 1997 and a daughter, Jenny Ann Brandt. She was a graduate of Spencer High School in 1942 and a graduate of Rowan Cabarrus School of Nursing in 1974. She worked as a homemaker, Nurse for Rowan Regional Medical Center and volunteered as a Hospice Nurse for Rowan County. She was a very active member of Central United Methodist Church in Spencer. She was a member of the Frances Vail Bible Study Class, active in the United Methodist Women, served on the Pastor-Parish Board, member of the Chronologically Gifted Bible Class and taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years. She was a volunteer at Rowan Helping Ministries, a member of the Ladies Auxillary of Brotherhood of the Railway Trainmen, and The Eastern Star, Spencer Chapter O.E.S. Lucille loved her family, Church and Spencer Community. She was known in her community as a caretaker. She lived her life by strong Christian morals and will leave a legacy of being a compassionate, nurturing, loving, and wonderful person. When looking back on Lucille’s life, one could truly say that she taught our family how to love others more than we should love ourselves and to truly be the hands and feet of Christ. We will all miss Lucille but she will not leave behind fancy titles or position, but she will leave behind a testimony second to none. Survivors include children: Dr. E. Steven Brandt (Enith) of Rochester, New York, George Hines “Chip” Brandt (Sarah) of China Grove, Dinah Brafford (Kent) of China Grove. Six grandchildren: Marisa Brandt of California, Evan Brandt of New York, Jacob Brandt and Eli Brandt of China Grove and Thomas and Anne Mabry of China Grove. Service and visitation: Services for Mrs. Brandt will be held at Central United Methodist Church in Spencer 11 a.m. Monday, August 16 by the Rev. Ross O’Neal (Central United Methodist) and Rev. David Franks (First Reformed Church, Landis). The Church is located at 200 Fourth Street, Spencer. Visitation will be one hour before the service in the Church Chapel. Memorials: May be given to Central United Methodist Church, 200 Fourth Street Spencer, NC 28159 or Cabarrus Hospice and Palliative Care of Kannapolis, NC. The Family would like to extend a special Thank You to Dr. Alex Wittig of Northeast Hospital, the loving nurses in the IP-Unit, the workers at Cabarrus Hospice House, Rev. Ross O’Neal and Rev. David Franks as they have all been special angels to our Family.

Lucille Smiley Brandt

July 9, 1925 - August 13, 2010