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The Greatest Generation lost another member. Dr. Lucy Moore Brashear, 93, a World War II veteran, passed away on Thursday October 1, 2015 at her home in Concord surrounded by family. She was born Lucy Jeannette Moore on August 1, 1922 in Bellevue, Ohio to the late Henry Burdette Moore and Esther Yarger Moore.
She served in the United States Navy and was stationed in Washington, DC, where she worked in intelligence during WWII and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon in 1946 for meritorious conduct. After the war she married John Hibbs Brashear and graduated from one of the first co-ed classes at the University of Florida, Gainesville, with high honors Phi Beta Kappa. During the sixties she returned to graduate school at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where she graduated with a Ph.D. in English specializing in Shakespeare in 1969.
From 1967-1985 she taught at Appalachian State University in the English Department where she retired Professor Emeritus. Prior to that she had taught at Bennett College in Greensboro, NC.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by her two children: Jason Brashear and Dr. Ann Brashear González, five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family.
The family will have a graveside service at Cool Springs Cemetery, Deck Hill Road, Boone, NC at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Brashear/González family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
A video of Lucy’s life can be found by clicking on the following link:
https://www.dropbox.
Julie Richardson says
My deepest condolences to the family.
Thomas McGowan says
Dr. Brashear was an esteemed member of Appalachian’s English Department, dedicated in her work, demanding but supportive of her colleagues, professional in her teaching, and bright and lively in discussion. My condolences to her family, of whom she was very proud.
Daniel Hurley says
Dr. Lucy Brashear was, among other things, a pioneer in the days when female Ph.D.-holders were not at all common and often faced an uphill journey in what had been a largely male-dominated profession. She was a serious teacher, a dedicated scholar, and a strong colleague. We were fortunate to share in her career, those of us at Appalachian State University.
Susan Reed says
Lucy’s Deck Hill neighbors and friends Dee Dundon and Susan Reed (daughter of Tully and Frances) send our condolences to her family. We’ve so many fond memories of Lucy, her spirited presence at our dinner tables, and her infectious laughter. If friends are included for the memorial service at Cool Springs, we would love to be included. RIP Lucy!
Ralph says
Dear Brashear family,
I am sorry for your pain, and loss.
You can find real comfort in what God has promised, such as in John 5:28,29 -He promises that he is going to resurrect all those who have ever died, back to life again here on earth. And all the things that cause us sorrow, pain, and even death, will be gone forever. You can read about this in Revelation 21:3,4, and 1 Corinthians 15:26. To learn more about God’s promises, go to JW.org.
Betty Hageman says
I just learned about Lucy’s death–we were classmates at Chapel Hill in the late 1960’s–as others have written here, Lucy was a real pioneer as a woman in her field–and a successful one as well. Her scholarship was first-rate, and I understand that she was an excellent teacher as well.