Brandy Christine Dominguez, 52, of Waco, passed away peacefully after a short but intense battle with cancer, on July 19, 2024 in Waco, TX.
Celebration of Brandy’s Life: 2pm Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, Waco, TX with Pastor Mike Raymond officiating. CLICK HERE to view the Live Stream of the service.
Brandy was born on April 20, 1972 in Waco, TX to John and Judy (Poe) Dominguez and was a 1990 graduate of China Spring High School. Her love of life, and love of people, led her to nursing school where she earned her LVN degree. She went into nursing already possessing the two most important skills of a nurse, compassion and caring. She utilized those skills at Woodland Springs Nursing Home and Waco Center for Youth. When she was not using those skills at work, she was using them at home. If you found her inside, it was because she was cooking for friends or friends of her kids. More often than not, you would find her outside tending to the yard and her plants. If she was not outside at home, she was outside somewhere. Camping locally whenever she could or making trips to her two favorite spots, the gulf coast of Texas or the mountains of Colorado.
She is preceded in death by her uncles, Randy Poe, Mike Poe and Paul Sullivan; aunt, Mary Alice Dominguez; cousin, Troy Poe; and both her paternal and maternal grandparents.
Brandy is survived by her partner, Jerry Vaughn; parents, John and Judy Dominguez; children, Charli Burch, Colton Scallion and fiancé Kyndle, Caleb Dominguez and wife Elizabeth; grandchildren, Peyton Burch, John Ethan and Avery Dominguez; sister, Teresa Vaughn and husband Robert; brother, J.B. Dominguez and wife Sandy; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews; and her beloved dog Duke. She will be missed by many other relatives and friends.
Brandy’s family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the nursing staff of 4 North at Hillcrest Hospital for the exceptional care you gave, especially RNs Angela, Jenn V. and Valerie and PCT Brenna.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Your heart and soul will be missed dearly, but our memories of you will be cherished for eternity. Rest in Paradise, sweet Brandy.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Brandy was a sweet soul. Although older than her, we were friends. I pray for the family & friends.
This is very hard and I am so sorry for yalls loss. Brandy was a good woman and she will be missed.
We’ll miss you forever Brandy. So glad you got to meet your grandbaby Dezmond. There is truly no one else like you and baby Dez is sure gonna know about his granny Brandy!
Zak & Rosalva Nelson
This saddens my heart but she was one of a kind! Always talking about her family and making everyone smile! She was that beacon of light that we always needed at WCY! Our kids loved her and she always thought about the direct care staff! She never seemed unhappy no matter how she felt and would pray with me! I know she is in heaven looking down upon us and share pics along with stories of her family! Hugs and Prayers for her family!
My Dear friend, since the first day I met you at work I knew you were gonna be an unforgettable friend. You always did your best to keep everyone happy and always had a gift to give. I will miss you my true friend 😪 RIP love yaya
I was lucky enough to spend the night at her house several times. I sure loved her laugh. My condolences.
John and Judy – this is heartbreaking news. I can not tell how very sorry I am and how my heart goes out to you both on the loss of your beautiful daughter. It’s such a devastating loss that only God can give you the strength and words and comfort that I can not even find, as I have a daughter too.
As you both know, I’m a music person —so that’s primarily where I find comfort. So I offer these words from a song —
“Knowing what I know about Heaven
Believing that you’re all the way home
Knowing that you’re somewhere better
Is all I need to let you go.”
—”Knowing What I Know About Heaven” by Sarah Darling
Prayers and my thoughts are with you and your family. Unfortunately I didn’t get to know her, but obviously while she blessed this Eart and her family, she was a blessing and ray of sunshine to every life she touched —and to her family. We’ve had to give up too many wonderful people in the Dominguez/Poe families, people we loved and still miss. There are many wonderful memories.
With Love from me, and on behalf of the Yankie family,
Nancy Yankie Sidarous.
I can’t remember ever not knowing Teresa, Brandy, JB, John and Judy and family. My heart is breaking for all of you.
I’m so sorry. I am praying for all of you. Brandy was always so sweet and fun when we saw each other places. Gone too soon.
Dear John and Judy, please know that we are praying for your family at this time of your great loss. May your sweet Brandy rest in peace.
John and Judy I can’t even imagine
what you are going through. We have
been close friends for 70 years. We raised
our kids together. No words can express how I am truly sorry about
your loss of Brandy. Hugs and prayers for
you both and Teressa and JB and Brandy’s
children and grandchildren. Love you all.
Brandy and I went to school together. I can envision her now, in the school hallway, us playing around as we rushed to our next class. I have found memories of her contagious smile and laugh that always brought a smile and laugh to anyone around her. She was a beautiful person. I am so grateful that even though Brandy and I never became super close, we did get to share our lives in both as children and as blossomed adults. I am forever grateful for our paths to have crossed in this lifetime. I was blessed to have been able to pray not only for but WITH Brandy and a couple of her family members while in the hospital and upon her newly informed and devastating diagnosis. I believe that is the most cherished and honored moment in my life with Brandy. May she rest in peace and dance with Jesus. GOD bless her and her family. She will always be remembered.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Brandy was always so sweet . And kind she will be missed. Prayers for the family & friends..
Brandy was like my second mom growing up… words can’t express this deep sorrow I have for Charli and Brandys family…. It’s been so long but I still love them all just the same.. Brandy you will be missed so much. I’ve missed you since I was a teenager and I know I’ll see again soon love yu
So sad to hear of your great loss.
Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Becky and Claude Lindsey
I only worked with Brandy for a short time but I loved her compassion for the people she took care of and her coworkers. She hurt but still worked. I will miss you so much but I am glad you are at peace and pain free. Rest my friend. I will see you again. Prayers for the family for the time of loss.
John, Judy, JB, Charli, Colton, Caleb and the rest of the Dominguez family, my deepest and most sincere condolences & apologies to all of you. Brandy and I always had so many laughs together when I was around her. She was so extremely sweet and kind. I’m sending comforting hugs & prayers for all of you during this difficult grieving period.
Fly high in the heavens Brandy – pain free. I will always remember your beautiful smiling face when I think of you. R.I.P. sweet angel 😇 💔
Lucy & James Walker
Brandy you were good friends with my daughters in school and after. I can still hear your laugh ringing throughout the house. We will miss you so much. John and Judy our prayers are with you.
Love Carla and Maurice Ramon
I am so sorry I will be praying for family. She was so sweet and always thinking of everyone else. She will be missed 😢 💔
I’m better to have known you, Brandy. Thank you for leaving me some memories that I’ll cherish. Will be praying for your kids, family and friends. Until we meet again special girl rest in peace.
Dear Cousins,
I’m sorry for your loss. Have many fond memories of Brandy.My prayers are with all of you.
John and Judy, I send my sympathy and prayers to you and your family. I didn’t realize Brandy was so ill. My memory of her is one of a girl with much joy, happiness, and giggles….and compassion. She will be missed. May she find peace with the Holy Spirit.
I have many fond memories of Brandy. She was a great niece. Loving, speak her mind, happy child.
Rest in peace. You were loved.
I love you Brandy.
Rest in peace. This would was a better place with you in it.
Colton,Kyndle,and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart and Prayers are with you Praying God will give you all the Strength, Comfort, Peace,and Healing in this hard time.
Debbie and Richard Griffin (Nana)
Colton,Kyndle,and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart and Prayers are with you Praying God will give you all the Strength, Comfort, Peace,and Healing in this hard time.
So sorry to have missed the memorial. Brandy was one of a kind. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Love yall.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Brandy always smiling and being uplifting to everyone around her. May God comfort your family and give you peace. China Spring has always been like one big family, and your loss is everyone’s loss. My love and prayers are with all of you.