Obituary of Laura Brandel

Laura Haid Brandel, 72, went to be in the everlasting arms of the Lord on July 19, 2012. She was born on September 8, 1939 in Lakewood, Ohio to her late parents, Keith and Grace Haid. She and her family moved and resided in Jacksonville, Florida since 1956. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, James B. Brandel; her daughter, Kathy Brandel Dunlap (Jackson, Sr.); her son, James T. Brandel (April); grandchildren, Jackson Wade Dunlap, Michelle Dunlap and Courteney Holliday.

Laura was a graduate of DuPont High School, class of 1957. She was an avid gardener, lover of animals; she bred Siamese cats, raised birds, fish and dogs. She also enjoyed needlepoint and knitting. She loved going out on their boat fishing or just to enjoy the outdoors. She excelled in everything that she accomplished in her life. She worked at the family business, Brandel Management until she retired. She has touched many lives and will be dearly missed by all.

Her family will be receiving friends at Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, FL, on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 6-8:00pm. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Arlington Park Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Arlington Congregational Church, 431 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL, on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:00am in the sanctuary.