LaGrange – Lillian Ruth Brandi, 91, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014, in LaGrange, Kentucky. Devoted wife of the late Joseph Brandi and loving mother of her children, Jay Brandi and wife Mary Ellen, Terry Brandi and wife Terry and Kathleen Francis and husband Bill, she lived a full and satisfying life.
Lillian was born in Bennington, VT. on March 5, 1923, to Jon and Alta Docherty. She was their youngest child and was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Docherty, and sisters, Edna Stanley and Opal Lindsay.
Lillian was a talented artist working both in canvas and ceramics with a special talent for dogs and landscapes. For many years she raised and trained and showed dogs, with her entries winning many events, including Best of Breeds at the famed Westminster Kennel Club show in New York, NY. She served for many years as officer for her local Kennel Club in New Jersey. In addition to painting and working with her dogs, she loved bowling and playing bocce, especially with her husband Joseph. Lillian is survived by her children, 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Lillian’s family would like to thank the kind women at The Cottages of LaGrange where she was cared for so lovingly in her last days.
Visitation was at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home in LaGrange on Thursday, May 15, from 4 to 8 pm with a Memorial Service at 6 pm. There was also a Mass of Remembrance at St. Louis Bertrand Church in Louisville, KY, on Friday, May 16, at 9:30 am. A World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy Lillian will be interred next to her loving husband Joseph at the Veterans Cemetery at Fort Knox, KY, on Tuesday, May 20.
Online condolences can be made at www.heady-radcliffefuneralhome.com.
