Dawn "Dee Dee" Denise Braden

Worked in Shop 'n Save food court Dawn Denise "DeeDee" Braden, 44, of Washington, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 16, 2005, in her residence. She was born September 30, 1961, in Washington, a daughter of Donald Ross Braden of Washington and the late Betty Dague. She attended Immaculate Conception High School and graduated from Washington High School. She had worked in the food court at Shop 'n Save in Washington. She enjoyed music and was a member of VFW Post 927. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed caring for her granddaughter. Her companion, with whom she shared her home, was Edward R. Zelenka Jr. of Washington. Surviving are her stepmother, Marlene Cramer Braden of Washington; a son, James Erik Skidmore of Eighty Four; a daughter, Lisa Skidmore of Washington; two sisters, Carol A. Wilson of Butler and Linda J. Dantry of Muse; two grandchildren, MacKenzie Skidmore and Kira Rowley. Deceased is a grandson, Donovan J. Skidmore. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 19, in the funeral home, with pastor Gary Gibson officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.