Brandi Ross

Brandi Cezanne Ross was born, September 12, 1975 to Sandra Ross in San Leandro, California. At the tender age of 6, Sandy, Brandi’s mother, placed her in the loving care of her Great-Aunt Lavada Morgan. Lavada assumed guardianship of her dear Brandi and raised and nurtured her as her own child in St. Louis, Missouri. She passed away unexpectedly in St. Louis, MO on August 5, 2015.

Brandi attended St. Louis Academy and Stevens Middle Schools. She received her high school diploma from Gateway Institute of Technology in St. Louis, Missouri and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Education from Harris Stowe University.

Brandi started working in the Wellston School District as a teacher’s aide. Brandi loved teaching and teaching loved Brandi; she gave her students hope, love and encouragement. Upon leaving the school district, she received numerous letters extolling, honoring and recognizing her commitment. Her students loved and respected her and her colleagues valued her contribution.

Brandi’s career led her to employment at the St. Louis State Hospital. She served as a Psychiatric Technician and gave her patients excellent care.

Brandi was a Christian and she loved the Lord! She was a member of Chronicles Christian Center in Florissant, Missouri. She served in various ministries but, she was especially proud to serve as a teacher for the youth praise dancers and she started “Sister Girl Saturday” at Chronicles Christian Center.

Brandi was very talented and had many gifts. She loved to cook. She played darts and dodge ball, bowling and scrabble, in fact she could often be found at the kitchen table at her childhood home playing scrabble or enjoying a meal with friends and family and she would smile and laugh as beat all challengers. Brandi loved clothes, shoes, a sharp hair style and she loved to dress; but, most of all she loved life.

 

Now I lay me down to sleep.

I pray the Lord my soul to keep.

If I should die before I wake.

I pray the Lord my soul to take.

Brandi Cezanne Ross, was called home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 29, 2015. She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory: Mother Sandra Ross, Great-Aunt Lavada Morgan, two special cousins James (Ricky) Morgan and Roslyn Morgan, two aunts Linda Clark & Karen Bickert and a host of cousins and friends.

We all love you Brandi!!!

13 Comments

  1. Totshieau Atkinson on August 11, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Your family has my deepest condolences.



  2. Thomasine Pickens on August 12, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    Brandi, I am sooooooo grateful that the Lord allowed our paths to cross! You’ll always have a special place in my heart! I love you dearly lil sis and will see you in Heaven! Thank you for making me laugh, ministering to me and loving me for REAL! What an honor to call you sister and KNOW that you equally loved me!!! Always and Forever Woman of God!!! I KNOW you’re dancing before the Lord with the Angels!!!



  3. Dreal on August 12, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    Ross family, you all have my deepest condolences I didn’t know Brandi personally but I was on the Prayer Line with her and this how we communicated and she is also my cousin Tarsha best friend,I know heaven gained another angel rest in heaven Brandi



  4. Ja'net Morgan on August 12, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    The entire family of Brandi Ross, you all have my condolences.
    Brandi we’ve known each other since I was 11 yrs old living on Margaretta. I will never forget your smile, laughter, vibrant, and loving self. You loved hard and honored your friends and family. I can’t believe you’re gone friend. I will miss you dearly.
    You were in my dreams last night, thanks for visiting me 🙂
    May your soul rest in Heaven friend and I will see you again.



  5. Theodis Rush on August 12, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    Brandi the crew gone miss you so much…… If I would sing a song it would be He saw the best in me…… Cause he did see the best in u…….. Me Brandon Tiffani Christine Demituris Amber Yolanda Ms. Gwen Maraget Shuewonder Charles and plus the clients and co workers at State.. …… Gone miss u hellas …… fly high baby girl save a spot for us…….MUAH!!!!!



  6. Antinene Johnson on August 12, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Brandi I am still in disbelief that you’re gone..I keep finding myself waiting on you to call and say come swoop but I no thats not going to happen now..I no someday I will see you again and you will be forever missed…Oh and by the way im still waiting on us to open our restaurant… ( TWO TALLS AND A SMALL) we didn’t get to do it in this lifetime…but maybe in the next one…love you to pieces…REST EASY SIS



  7. lala king on August 12, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    U will be truly missed I miss u already hang outside at work rip Brandi save a place for me



  8. Amber Smith on August 12, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    Brandi, I am truly going to mischief you! I am so thankful that you were a part of my life. I love you and miss you!!! Rest in Heaven.



  9. Margaret on August 13, 2015 at 7:10 am

    Brandi we miss you and love you,,,,,my condolences goes out to your family



  10. Else-Marie on August 13, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    We shared words in the halls at work in passing. Your ability to deal with some of the most challenging clients is a testimony to the size of your heart. Your absence is felt.. Take it easy up there. Your family and friends are in my thoughts during this difficult time.



  11. B on August 13, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Brandi you were a sweet and caring person. I will never forget your smile and cool attitude. I wish I could have made it to your memorial service today but know that my prayers are with Mrs. Lavada and the family. You were a good person at heart and I will truly miss you. SIP my friend and know that you are in good hands.



  12. Tracy H. on August 14, 2015 at 8:26 am

    Brandi I was in totally disbelief when I heard that u where gone it really saddened me but that’s ok cause God got you. Brandi from working with you I could tell you had a good spirit about you. You will b missed girl. RIH.



  13. Erica (Muffin) Green on August 18, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    I am in utter and complete shock. We had some good times growing up…lol Tell our girl, Baby Alice, I said “Hey girl!”You are in good company! You will truly be missed.

    Love ya!



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