Kathleen Suzanne Brahm

Kathleen Suzanne Brahm passed away peacefully on June 2nd 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born February 13th 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Hazelwood High School in Florissant, Missouri her freshman and sophomore years where she was a Hawkette. At sixteen, Kathy moved with her family to Clear Lake, Texas for her father’s career in space and aeronautics. She graduated from Clear Creek High School in 1971. Kathy met her high school sweetheart, Michael Brahm, while working at Foley’s. Mike and Kathy were married at Webster Presbyterian on May 15th 1976 and just recently celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. Early in their marriage, Mike and Kathy moved to Katy, Texas where they raised their three daughters and continue to reside.

Kathy earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Fashion Merchandising from the University of Houston in 1975. During her career at Foley’s, Kathy was a buyer and an area manager. She was also a project secretary for Perry Homes and after the birth of her third daughter decided to be a fulltime homemaker.

Kathy was involved in her community and at home throughout the years. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian and worked in the nursery while her children were in preschool. Later she volunteered at her daughters’ schools and worked as a substitute teacher for Katy ISD. She not only was an advocate for Girl Scouts, but also was a troop leader for her oldest daughter. Some of Kathy’s best memories were from her Girl Scout trips with her daughters. Kathy was one of the best homemakers. She was known as an excellent seamstress often making and repairing costumes and clothes for her family. She loved to cook and baked the best family recipes. You would often find a delicious homemade dessert after school or dinner. Kathy enjoyed many creative and fun activities like crafting, puzzles, and playing cards and dominoes with her family. She enjoyed these activities the best when visiting Estes Park for family reunions and other family trips. She always found peace and serenity while visiting Colorado.

Anyone who was fortunate enough to have met Kathy felt her genuine care, love, and generosity. She always put herself last and wanted to make sure her friends and family were safe and joyous. She had a caring attitude that was contagious and her love for her family and friends was unwavering. She was a great cook, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She never met a stranger and would start a conversation with anyone. She loved to send cards, and celebrate her family and friends.

Kathy is preceded in death by her mother, Edith Summa Armstrong. She is survived by her father, David Armstrong of Houston, her husband, Michael Brahm, her daughters Jennifer Bird (husband Marc) of Houston, Ashley Brahm of Atlanta, Georgia, and Megan Brahm of Houston, her three sisters Christine Haynes (husband Jimmy), Cynthia Judd (husband Jeff), and Lisa Smith (husband Rick) , and brother-in-law Richard Brahm. She loved her grandkids Kate and Bodhi Bird so much, as well as all of her nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Due to COVID-19, there will be a small private funeral. Her ashes were will be laid to rest in the Bellefontaine cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. In leiu of flowers, the family ask with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to the American Heart Association in remembrance of Kathleen Suzanne Brahm.

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