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Joy Brazell Obituary

Joy Lea (J.L.) Brazell was born November 29, 1941 to Jessie Lea (Muse) and Bert Brazell in Natalia, TX. J.L. was proceeded in death by his parents and brothers and is is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lorene; and brother, Billy Bob Brazell and wife, Jesslyn of Dumas, Texas. He is also survived by his daughter Judy Brazell of South Carolina; son Darrell and wife, Debbie (Dadisman) of Lawrence, Kansas; granddaughter Grace, and grandson Jonathan, also of Lawrence. He is also survived by Sereta Muse, his "adopted" daughter. A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at Connect Church, 3705 Clinton Parkway at 4PM on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to African Christian College.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 6, 2017.

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Barbara @ LACE Senior Care (at the time)

July 30, 2025

I was missing Joy Lee and Lorene and have missed them both dearly. I and some of my very reliable family members went in to their Corrales NM home years ago and provided loving care in their home for Lorene's parents. We all loved them so dearly. I don't know if any family will see this but please reach out to share the part of their stories we have missed. They both loved their four children and few grandchildren (at the time) and spoke very highly of you all often.
Sent with so much love and admiration.

John & Joan Ball

September 20, 2017

Dear Lorene, Can't believe I found you within days of Joy Lea's death. Our sincere sympathy. We have thought of you so often through the years but unfortunately looked for you in New Mexico. Will always remember his teaching on how to win others to Christ. Happy to report that we have led some and are still active in the church. I am looking at a picture of your active son when I taught him in Bible Class at Grand Ave. Warm regards.

Troy Brazell

September 6, 2017

A great man who loved God and people. He will be missed by all who knew him. He touched many many lives! May God bless and comfort his family.

beth williams

September 6, 2017

May the Lord blessing you and keeping you as you going through this rough road. I will be pray for your family.

Linda & Dave Fitch

September 6, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Doug and Nancy Salyer

September 6, 2017

He always had a smile and a wit that was impossible to top. A truly selfless man he put God and others first. They destroyed the mold when they made him. We will miss him and always thank God for putting him in our lives.

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