Blance B. Brazzi

Published 10:51 am Wednesday, March 26, 2014

FRANKLIN—Blanche Baugham Brazzi, 82, formerly of Ivor, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014.

She was the daughter of the late James Olie Baugham and Emily Beatrice Maddrey Baugham, and wife of the late Orville Clinton Brazzi.

Mrs. Brazzi worked as an executive secretary at Rices Nachman in Norfolk, as well as a secretary in the purchasing department for the City of Norfolk for 11 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Jim Brazzi and wife, Patti; Al Brazzi and wife, Kim: Pat Bajsert and husband, Brian; and Emily Godwin and husband, Jack; grandchildren, Jennifer and husband, Chris; Samantha, Tom and Gina, Nick, Michael and wife, Lara; and Matthew and wife, Bethany; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Chloe, Tina, Liam, Raychel, Graycie, Jackson; and grand-dog, “Daisy;” as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

“Mama B,” as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was a strong and wise role model to everyone she met.

The family will receive friends at R.W. Baker & Co Funeral Home Wakefield Chapel, 11414 General Mahone Highway, Wakefield, on Thursday, March 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The funeral will take place at 11 am, Friday, March 28, in the funeral home with the Rev. Michael Baugham officiating. Burial will follow in Ivor Cemetery.

Condolences may be posted at www.rwbakerfh.com