Willie Sue Brash

MY LAST REQUEST Please don’t say that I gave up, just say that I gave in. Don’t say I lost the battle, for it was God’s war to lose or win. Please don’t say how good I was, but that I did my best, Just say I tried to do what’s right, to give the most I could - not do less. Please don’t give me wings or halos, that’s for God to do. I want no more than I deserve, no extras, just my due. Please don’t argue with one another, or talk in harsh tones, Don’t be concerned about me now, I’m well with God, I made it home. Don’t talk about what could have been, it’s over and it’s done. Just see to all my family’s needs, that battle has been won. When you draw a picture of me, don’t draw me as a saint, I’ve done some good, I’ve done some wrong, so use all your paint, Not just the bright and light tones, use some gray and dark, In fact don’t put me down on canvas; paint me in your heart. Don’t just remember all of the good times, but remember all the bad, For life is full of so many things, some happy and some sad. But if you must do something, then I have one last request, Forgive me for the wrongs I’ve done, and with the love that’s left, Thank God for my soul is resting, thank God for all who loved me, Praise God who loved me best! Willie Sue Alexander Brash, 65, of Oak Hill, WV died on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at home following her courageous battle with lung cancer. Born January 24, 1944 in Oak Hill, she was the daughter of the late John Addison Alexander, Sr. and Sophia Lazarsky Alexander. Willie Sue most recently worked in the Admissions Department at Plateau Medical Center, but spent most of her life as a homemaker raising her family and assisting her husband in running Brash Garage in Hilltop. She was elected to, and served as a member of the Fayette County Board of Education. Over the years, she was involved with a number of different organizations including being a volunteer at the Bower’s Hospice House, a member of the Oak Hill Swim Club Board of Directors, member of the Oak Hill Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary and Quota Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by twin sons, Keith and Kevin, who died shortly after birth in 1963. Those left to cherish her memories include her best friend and husband of over 46 years, William L. Brash; two sons, David Brash of Lebanon, Va. and Brent Brash and his wife, Chris of Oak Hill; one sister, Peggy Broughman of Oak Hill; two brothers, John A. Alexander, Jr. of Oak Hill and Walter Ed Alexander and his wife, Judy of Oak Hill and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by three grandchildren whom she loved dearly and were the center of her life, Brent Brash, II, a student at Concord University, Hunter Brash of Oak Hill and Ashley McKay Brash of Lebanon, Va. The family would like to thank Hospice of Southern West Virginia, the physicians and staff of Raleigh Regional Canter Center, Dr. Al-Asadi and staff and particularly her hospice aide for the past several weeks, Cookie Runion. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Tyree Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Shupe and Rev. Delmas Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV.