Thelma West 'Tickie' Brand

Thelma Tickie West Brand, 83, of Tyler, Texas and formerly of Salem, VA passed from this earthly life to her eternal reward on March 30, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. She was born December 10, 1930 in Eunice, Louisiana to Avit D. and Jimmie Marie Hulin Bordelon. Tickie left her Louisiana roots to train as a stewardess for Braniff Airlines and later became a Clipped B member. She was a resident of Tyler since 1957. She was a member of the Altar Society of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and a member of the Tyler Junior League. She loved off shore fishing, deer hunting, gardening and was an accomplished seamstress. She supported and volunteered at many charitable and non-profit organizations including Mother Francis Hospital, Bethesda Clinic, The Salvation Army, and accumulated many friends while working part time at Stein Mart. She was a real lady and cherished being in the company of others. Her philanthropic contributions to many charities was a joy in her life. Her caring will be missed by all who knew her. Tickie was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Avit Bordelon of Eunice, Louisiana; husbands, Oscar West of Tyler, Texas and the late Colonel William Brand of Salem, Virginia; sister, Geraldine Berthelot and husband Alvin of Lutcher, Louisiana. a She is survived by her loving family including her brother, James Bordelon and his wife Mary Ellen of Church Point, Louisiana; twin sisters, Mary and Betty Bordelon of Metairie, Louisiana and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside memorial services for Tickie will be held on Wednesday, May 21 , 2014 at 11:00 AM in East Hill Cemetery, Salem with Monsignor Joseph P. Lehman officiating under the direction of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home and Crematory, Salem. 540-389-5441. Memorials for Tickie West Brand may be made to Childrens Village, 3659 FM 724, Tyler, TX 75704, Bethesda Clinic, 409 W Ferguson St, Tyler, TX 75702 or a charity of your choice.Service Information

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 11:00am,

East Hill Cemetery

Address Not Available

Interment Location

East Hill Cemetery

Address Not Available Salem, VA 24153