Nancy J. Braun (Bailey), 85, of St. Clair, passed away, Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Washington surrounded by her loving family.

On February 9, 1937, Nancy was born to the union of Alex Bailey and Tressie (Keys) in Franklin County, Missouri.

Nancy was a 1955 St. Clair High School graduate.

She was united in marriage to Donald Braun on July 6, 1957, in Mississippi.

Nancy attended St. Clair Baptist Church for many years.

She worked for Bechtel Corp., St. Clair License Office, Secretary for the Lake St. Clair Trustees as well as Sears.

Nancy enjoyed traveling and taking fun trips. A favorite trip of hers to take was to "The Boat" for a good time and plenty of entertainment. Every Thursday, Nancy looked forward to lunch and going out with her girlfriends. Most of all, Nancy loved her family and cherished the quality time that she spent with them. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Tressie Bailey, her husband, Donald Braun, three brothers, Roscoe Bailey, Daniel Bailey and Lee Bailey; two sisters, Jewell Bailey and Marie Cox.

Nancy is survived by her two sons, Jeff Braun of St. Clair and Tim Braun and wife Lisa of Union; daughter, Shelley Armistead and husband Tom of Sullivan; five grandchildren, Rachel Bouse and husband Mike of Cuba, Shawn Jenkins of Tennessee, Zack Jenkins of Sullivan, Emily Braun of Union and Jack Braun of Union; one great-grandson, Jeremih Jenkins of Sullivan; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many, many friends.

Memorial donations are appreciated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.