Anna Katherine Brasel, age 71 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Hospice of the Hills House in Harrison. She was born August 12, 1938 at Parthenon, Arkansas the daughter of Lawrence A. and Gussie (Taylor) Vaughn. She was united in marriage with Garland Brasel on June 25, 1954, in Wayton. They shared 55 wonderful years together.

She was a resident of Boone County, a retired employee of the Valley Springs School, a member of the Lone Beech United Baptist Church where she served as secretary for the Sunday school for many years. She also served as treasurer of the Wilderness Point Bible Camp. Mrs. Brasel was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Marvin "Bubby" Vaughn. Survivors include her husband, Garland of the home, a son, Michael (Dana) Brasel of Harrison; two daughters, Carolyn (Jeff) Starkey of Valley Falls, Kansas and Lisa (Brad) Fancher of Siloam Springs, 5 grandchildren, Sara Sanders of Fayetteville; Tyler Fleming of Omaha, Nebraska; Lindsay Starkey of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Tori and Maggie Fancher of Siloam Springs; 2 great grandchildren, Savannah and Creighton Sanders of Fayetteville; three brothers, Benny (Mickey) Vaughn of Andale, Kansas; Stanley (Sandi) Vaughn, of Clearwater, Kansas; and Terry (Linda) Vaughn of Derby, Kansas; one sister, Brenda (Larry) Jacobs of Haysville, Kansas; she is also survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerry (Doris) Brasel of Eagle Rock, Missouri; Billy (Jimmie) Brasel of Jasper; Roy (Sue) Brasel; Janis (Coy) Essex of Harrison; Coy (Judy) Brasel of Jasper; Ken (Ava) Brasel of Harrison, and Harold (Karen) Brasel of Jasper; and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Katherine had a great love for family and children. She demonstrated this love through her wonderful cooking talent serving 34 years as a cook for the Wilderness Point Bible Camp and 28 years for the Valley Springs School where many young people enjoyed her rolls and cinnamon rolls.

Funeral service was Friday, February 19, 2010 at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison with Rev. Bobby Young and Rev. Jerry Spurlock officiating. Visitation was Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison.
Pallbearers were be Meri Vaughn, Chris Willis, Aaron Brasel, Brandon Brasel, Bobby Joe Young and Jamison Foster.
Honorary Pallbearers were Nieces and Nephews, Staff of Hospice House, and Dr. Cathy Clary.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Hills Hospice House, 501 East Sherman, Harrison, Arkansas, 72601.

Burial was in Maple Leaf Cemetery in Harrison.

Online condolences may be made to www.coffmanfh.com