Ruth Elizabeth “GiGI” Braun

Ruth Elizabeth Braun "GiGi" of O Fallon, MO, passed away at the age of 95 on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Braun; her children, Cynthia Sue Whitehead and Thomas Braun Sr.; her parents, Jacob and Minnie Lauer; and four brothers, Quentin Lauer, Raymond Lauer, Daniel Lauer, and Milton Lauer.

GiGi is survived by her grandchildren, Ashley (Jared) Davis, James "Jay" (Amy) Whitehead IV, Thomas Charles (Amy Jones) Braun, and Timothy James Braun; and her great-grandchildren, Caden Davis, Emma, Jayce (V.) Whitehead, Alaina Braun, and Tristyn and Preston Braun.

GiGi was a devoted member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Bellevile, IL, and treasured the community of faith she belonged to there. She loved her daily rituals – enjoying her favorite show, Wheel of Fortune, while being warm under her blankets, and her Coca-Cola addiction. For fun, GiGi always looked forward to traveling with loved ones to enjoy a relaxing vacation. She also liked to go shopping, browsing the aisles of her favorite stores to look for great deals or things which caught her eye. There was a special place in her heart for animals, especially Herman, her beloved wiener dog. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Memorial contributions in GiGi's name may be made to Solace Hospice, 14010 Manchester Rd., Manchester, MO 63011.

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