Veta Louise Gillenwaters Braun passed away peacefully on November 6, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Green County Missouri on May 19,1928 to Elbridge and Anna Crockett.

Veta married her High School sweetheart, W. O. Gillenwaters on June 3, 1945. That Fall, she returned to complete her Senior year, while her husband finished out his service in the Army. In 1957 they moved to Florida and soon settled in Seminole, where both became active members of the community. They were the loving parents of four children and celebrated almost 40 years of marriage together before W. O.'s death.

Veta was a member of Eastern Star, Rotary Ann Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. She also served several years with the Miss Seminole Pageant. She spent countless hours with Rotary Club activities along side her husband W. O.

Later on in life, Veta married Elmer Braun on December 31, 1996, in Hayesville North Carolina. Fondly known as Bud, he filled her life with love, joy, laughter and comfort over the past 21 years. For many years, they traveled between Seminole and Haysville enjoying many adventures together and developing friendships along the way.

Veta was a devoted Christian and a member of the Church of Christ. She spent many active years at Hercules Avenue Church of Christ in Clearwater, FL and Hayesville Church of Christ in NC.

Veta was preceded in death by her son, William Michael Gillenwaters and her first husband W.O. Gillenwaters. She is survived by her husband Bud Braun and stepdaughters Carol (John) Sloane, of Port St. Joe_, Michigan; Lauri (Gary) Shuh of Hayesville, NC; and Donna (Tim) Franke of Chicago, IL. They also added many Grand children and great- grandchildren into her life.

Veta is also survived by her sister Betty (Bill) Roark of Springfield MO and 3 daughters: Paula (Lin) Rogers of Thonotosassa, FL, granddaughter Suzanne (Matt) Stephenson and great- grandchildren Sofia and James; Pam Colvin of Plant City FL, granddaughter Summer (Seth) Garber and great grandson, Asher; and Terri (Marc) Presnell of Lakeland, FL and grandchildren Colin, Aubrey and Chase Presnell.

Veta was a loving wife, mother. sister, friend and neighbor who constantly looked after the needs of others. She was loved and admired by all. Veta was truly a Proverbs 31 woman. Although she will be missed, Veta filled her family and friends with so many memories that will be cherished throughout their lifetimes.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PARC at 3190 Tyrone Blvd. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710