Lily Braham

October 25, 1918 - November 20, 2017

Lily Braham Age 99, passed away in her home Monday, November 20, 2017. The beloved mother of her daughters, Carol (Wayne) Taylor and Cathy (Joseph) Hochadel, Lily was a treasured member of her family and a cherished friend to hundreds, many of whom simply called her “mom” or “Grandma Lily.” A lifelong resident of Hamilton, Ohio, Lily graduated from Hamilton High in 1936 and Bethesda School of Nursing in 1941. She was commissioned into the United States Army Air Corps and served as a nurse in World War II. After returning home, Lily married, had her daughters, and then became an industrial nurse for Armco Steel Corporation; she worked at the New Miami plant for over thirty-five years. Lily retired from Armco in 1981; “her boys” and their families still remember her fondly for providing compassion and care with great humor and kindness. In retirement, whether she was traveling the world or just sitting on her front porch, Lily loved life. Among those who will miss her most dearly are her grandchildren, Carrie (Brian) Tippins and their son, Cooper, Leslie Ann (Kevin) Naeve, and Joey Hochadel and his fiancé, Joy Von Holle. She will also be missed by her sister, Mrs. Rudy (Irma) Oaklets, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Singer (and other neighbors from Berkshire Ct.), and numerous cousins who all enjoyed her infectious laugh. Honoring her request, there will be no funeral service for Lily. A graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Hospice of the Miami Valley, 6820 Roosevelt Ave, Franklin, OH 45005. Cathy and Carol would also like to thank Lily’s two personal caregivers, Melinda Barker and Billie Lewis, whose devotion to their mother made it possible for Lily to spend her last four months “at home”. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com