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Ms. Alma Leigh Brawner

Passed 10/11/2024

Obituary For Ms. Alma Leigh Brawner

Alma Leigh Brawner was born on January 21, 1952, as the seventh of ten children of Joe Henry Brawner, Sr. and Thessalonia Corbett Brawner. She transitioned into Glory on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Alma attended Guilford County Schools, graduating from High Point Central High School in 1970. During her sophomore year, she achieved her childhood dream of joining the famous William Penn High School marching band, which closed in 1968. In her “heyday,” Alma was a talented artist and seamstress. She also had a passion for knitting and crocheting, creating beautiful, handcrafted items that she gifted to family and friends.

After high school, Alma pursued her education at North Carolina A&T State University and later at High Point University, majoring in Psychology. She spent her entire working career at what was then known as High Point Regional Hospital, where she worked as an Operating Room Technician. After many years in that role, she retired when her health began to decline.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Joseph Henry Brawner Jr. and George Alfred Brawner; her two sisters, Marguerite Brawner Miller and Willie Mae Brawner Wilson; and her grandparents, John Price Brawner and Alberta Almond Brawner, and William McKinley Corbett and Fannie Tate Corbett.

Surviving to cherish her memory are three sisters: Judith Lynnette Brawner, Sandra Brawner-Boone, and Tina Brawner Houston, all of High Point, NC; two brothers, Jon McKinley Brawner of Charlotte, NC, and Paul Webster Brawner of High Point, NC; surviving also are nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and many beloved cousins and friends. The family extends special acknowledgment to Alma’s niece and caretaker, Brandis Nicole Brawner.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.


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To the guests, friends, former colleagues, and extended family members of Alma Leigh Brawner,

From the bottom of our hearts, we extend our sincerest thanks to you all for your kindness and love during our time of sorrow. You have all made this difficult time more bearable and we appreciate you all greatly.

Sincerely,

The Brawner Family

Phillips Funeral Services and Staff

From the family of Alma Leigh Brawner,

Please accept this heartfelt "thank you" from our family for surrounding us with compassionate and dignified care when we most needed it.

Sending prayers of comfort to the family of Alma Brawner. Alma was a dear classmate and friend. I will miss our Facebook connections. Blessings, Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd Peart

Judith, I wanted to convey my sympathy to you and your family. Alma was a beautiful person. My family and I are praying for you and your family that God will grant you peace and strength through this time. Sincerely, Mae Hayes Butler & Family.

Our sincere condolences to Judy and the family at this time. May Alma rest in Heaven. Mike and Sandra Pendergrass

To the Brawner Family, I was really saddened to hear of the passing of Alma. I had just talked to her the week before she passed. Even though we knew each other for years we became very good friends after working together as Surgical Techs. We had so much fun on the job and outside the job. I will keep the family in my prayers!! ❤️🌹 Levon Oliver

RIP Alma, I remember you as my classmate at High Point Central in 1970. I am Praying for your family. I will always remember your smile. Chester Hemphill.

Sincere heartfelt sympathy to the Brawner family as well as the extended family of Mrs. Alma, Such a wonderful, humorous, loving, caring friend. You never met a stranger when we would meet for lunch the laughter, conversations, phone calls, texting, and friendship will never be forgotten. We all at the salon has missed you for a while due to the declining of your health. Mrs. Alma you fought a good fight, you're absent from your earthly body so take you rest, "dropping a heart ❤ for you my friend Cynthia Wright "

May the Lord be with Ms.Alma Leigh Brawner now and forever.May the Lord shelter the remaining Brawner family now and forever.Mr.and Mrs.Charles Bostic

Saddened. Another Angel has earned her eternal wings of Life. My Prayers are of Comfort to the Family and Friends whose lives have been impacted by Alma's physical presence. I will hold my memories of Alma close. She will never be forgotten. Rest Peacefully 💖

Sincere condolence to the Lynnette and the Brawner family. I fondly remember the family from the Southside on West Willis Street. May God's peace and strength comfort you during this difficult time. Teresa Froneberger Robertson (New Carrollton, Md)

To The Brawner Family: Please accept my sincerest condolences in the loss of your sister and my friend, Alma. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure". May She Rest Easy Bunny

To Ms. Brandis, and family and friends who loved Alma Leigh Brawner: I am so sorry for your loss, and so sad that Alma has passed away. We became friends at High Point Central High School, class of 1970, and stayed in touch throughout her life. She was a warm, generous, kind and thoughtful and funny presence on Facebook and I will miss her messages and her posts, sharing so much to make us smile. I last saw her about 2 year ago, and we met at Mayberry for lunch and we laughed and talked and had a grand time. It was a gift to know her and I will remember her always.

Brandis, my heart goes out to you and your family for the loss of Alma. I worked with her at High Point Hospital. She was witty and kind but always took great pride in her work. God bless you all.

Sending mourn condolences to from the Houston family Lateesha , Zakiya, Mike , Yaz prayers to family

Lateesha

Our sincere condolences on Alma's transition. She was a sweet person. Again our sincere condolences. Mike and Sandra Pendergrass

Our sincere condolences on Alma's transition. She was a sweet person. Again our sincere condolences.

My condolences e prayers to the family🙏🙏 Sharon Green and Family

I worked with Alma at the hospital and shared many cases, laughs, and "eye- rolling " above the masks in the OR. We stayed in touch and talked a lot of friends and days gone by. Rest dear Alma. No more struggling! I will miss you and remember you fondly dear friend!

I was saddened to hear of Alma's passing. It's been awhile since I've seen or spoken to her, but she was always the same, when we did connect. Family. please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏽❤🙏🏽 ~Sylvia Collins~

What a joy to see Alma in our office. She was a ray of sunshine in even the darkest days. May God bless her memory and those who grieve her loss.

Dr. Joel Gentry and staff

Our sincere condolences to the Brawner Family. We all grew up together on the Southside of High Point. Rest in Heavenly Peace Alma. We pray God gives the family strength during this time of sorrow and you will be in our prayers always. Southside Strong! Max Ingram & Family.

Alma Rest well my friend you will be greatly missed praying comfort for the family.

Sending my deepest condolences to the Brawner family on the homegoing of Alma my long time friend. Rest in Heavenly Peace 💖 Myrtle Hampton Smith and Hampton Family

My deepest condolences to the family of Alma Brawner. Alma and my mother (Trudy who gained her wings in March 2024) were very close friends (besties), They would spend hours talking on the phone about the latest gossip on the stories (The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful). They encouraged each other and always had lots of laughs and a great love and respect for one another. I can envision them now in heaven walking, talking, no more pains or sorrows laughing, smiling, and praising the Lord. I pray for you the family that God gives you the strength, comfort your hearts and give you peace during this most difficult time.

Ursula Chavis Dikes

To the Brawner Family, You have my very deepest sympathy regarding the loss of Alma. Memories go way way back (middle and high school) as Alma was the kind of friend whom you could always talk to. We sometimes traveled together for Women in the Work Force events, and she kept me in stitches the whole drive. I love Alma, and will truly miss her. Wishing you Peace in your time of sorrow. Bertha Sims

I will really miss you, i'm glad i have some memories that you've brought to me, i will miss yiur messages on messenger RIH Angel.

Gayle Hudson Simmons

My Sympathy and Condolences to the family. Alma was a smart & exceptional student in my mother's (Syrena Hudson) class at Fairview St Elementary School years ago. Alma and I last spoke some time ago! She was a positive soul! Rest in Peace Alma and Rise in Power! You will never be forgotten! 🙏🏽 The Lord gives and the Lord takes away.

Rest Peacefully Alma.I will miss talking and laughing with you.💔 Gone But Never Forgotten ❤️😘Luv Your cousin Robin

Dear Brawner Family, The Lomax Family is very sad to hear of the passing of Alma. We send our love, hugs & prayers. She was one of the best Surgical Technologist I had the pleasure of being with on the OR Team. We visited each other homes and shared outings together. Being a great seamstress, she made clothes for my kids. Alma had many talents. She will be loved and forever missed. Loving Remembrance

RIP Alma you will be always and forever in my Heart ❤️ praying for the Family love always Desiree Boulware

Alma's Family, We will miss Alma, neighbors and friends growing up; our Southside Family Forever. I never imagined July 16th would be our last conversation. I'm truly saddened and shocked. Extending our deepest condolences to the Family during this difficult time! We love you all!💜🙏🏽🙏🏽

Dot Collins and Family

I worked with Alma decades ago and she was a wonderful colleague and friend. My sincere condolences.

A friend and classmate

Will miss you Alma - always thought of you as a good friend - enjoyed our days working together at HPRH. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again

To my family sorry to hear about the loss of your Sister Alma my cousin. We the Hoke Baker families send our prayers and condolences to you at time such as this. West Willis Ave was the place to be back in the day so many memories at that house. God came through for another one of his children take your wings and fly cousin the rest of the family is waiting for you with opened arms. Love Debra Hoke Baker and family.

I'm going to miss our talks about life, Scandal the cat and her antics. What you did on your random outings to this place or that place. But most of all, you! I take comfort in knowing that we told each other before hanging up, how we cared for one another as friends. I will forever love you, my Alma! To the Brawner Family, I offer my heartfelt condolences, on the loss of your Alma. She's going to be missed by me and so many other lives she's touched in so many ways. Tracy Lynn White & Family

What a honor I had taking care of Ms Alma and listening to all her stories! Rest In Peace

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Phillips Funeral Service, Inc. | High Point, NC

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