Evelyn (Werner) Brandeberry

Evelyn Brandeberry, 91, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home Friday, September 20, 2013 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born May 6, 1922, she was the daughter of Tom and Vera (Matheson) Werner. Evelyn received her Registered Nursing Degree from the Mt. Sinai School of Nursing in 1943 and a Surgical Nurse Certification in 1946 from the University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She served in the Operating Room of Christ Hospital in Cincinnati and as a volunteer nurse in Holzer Hospital Emergency Room from 1953 to 1986. She served as a Red Cross Volunteer beginning in 1953 assisting with starting the first Gallia County Bloodmobile that same year. She was recognized by WSAZ News as a "Hometown Hero" for her extensive work with the bloodmobile. She served as a past president of the Washington Elementary PTA and was a member of The Pembroke Club of Gallipolis. She was also member of the First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis, where she served as an Elder. Evelyn married Dr. Keith R. Brandeberry March 10, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio and he preceded her in death August 6, 2006.

Evelyn leaves behind her children: April (Jim) Magnussen, Gallipolis; Thomas (Bonnie) Brandeberry, St. Simon's Island, Georgia; Roger (Susan) Brandeberry, Gallipolis. Grandchildren: Bob (Laura) Magnussen, Columbus, Ohio; Dan (Vicki) Magnussen, Columbus, Ohio; Jeff Brandeberry, St. Simon's Island, Georgia; John "Jake" Brandeberry, Richmond, Virginia; Jenny (Erik) Gloster, Asheboro, North Carolina; Sarah (Stan) Gibson, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Kristin (Ryan) Harper, Pensacola, Florida and Adam Brandeberry, Columbus, Ohio; seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and sister-in-law, Dorothy (Richard) Wharton, Columbus, Ohio.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Bob Werner.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Monday, September 23, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church, 51 State Street, Gallipolis with Pastor Timothy Luoma, officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis. Friends and family may call 3:00-6:00 PM Sunday, September 22 at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Ave, Gallipolis.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in honor of Evelyn be sent to:

The American Red Cross, Gallia County
417 2nd Ave #C
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631

Or

Holzer Hospice
100 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631

Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com