Gaila Lynn Braun

Gaila Lynn Braun, age 67, passed away Sunday, December 11, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born July 14, 1949 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Bill and Gaila Henry. A loving person with a dry wit, Gaila cared for others over herself and kept the family on the straight and narrow, when possible. She was a loving wife to her husband Jim, mother to son Isaac, companion to Zoe, her dog, a great cook, a gardener, and a businessperson. She loved to read and did crossword puzzles daily. Gaila married Kenneth Bell in 1971; and they later divorced. She married Jim Braun June 1, 1985 and for the last 25 years she was the business manager of Dr. Dirt, their construction business. She is preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by her husband, Jim; son, Isaac (Julie) Bell; brothers, David (Susan), and Mark (Terri); and sister, Marlys (Bryan) Morrison. Services are set for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday December 20, at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East, 6555 E Central in Wichita. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.