Audrey N. Brand

January 10, 1927 - November 17, 2019

Audrey Brand, 92, of Frontenac KS, passed away on November 17, 2019, while visiting her daughter and son-in law in Valparaiso, IN, for the last five months. Always interested in art, Audrey began taking art lessons/classes after her children were raised. She studied painting styles and techniques extensively with local instructors and a talented expert in Minnesota. She enjoyed producing oil paintings, acrylics, and watercolors, which she shared with family and friends, as well as, marketing many of her works. Audrey’s paintings have been featured in exhibits, shows, galleries, and other venues. She won various awards and ribbons. She was honored to be invited by Sam Butcher of Precious Moments fame to display her work in the Precious Moments complex. Audrey was privileged to sell one of her paintings “Orange Poppies” to Mr. Butcher. She was born on January 10, 1927, in Frontenac, KS to Amy (Jumet) and Henry LeRoy. She is survived by daughter, Linda Brown, of Little Elm, TX, and daughter and husband Judy (Rex) Brand-Richards of Valparaiso, IN, one Son-in-Law; Rex Richards, one Grandson; Randy (Jessica) Southard of Frontenac, KS, 11 Great Grandchildren, and six Great-Great Grandchildren. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Fred H. Brand, two sons, David Howard (infant) and David Allen, one Son-in-Law, Dan Brown, and one granddaughter, Wendy (Southard) Newman. A memorial visitation will be held on July 22 , 2020, from 4 pm to 6 pm with a service to follow at Friskel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton MA 01061-0515, in care of Friskel Funeral Home 230 E. McKay Frontenac, KS 66763, or online at macula