Ellea (Lea) Mae Brisky

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ellea (Lea) Mae (Corbaley) Brisky, on December 14, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, at the age of 94. She was born and spent most of her life in Wenatchee, WA. and in 2015, moved with her son Paul and his family to Idaho. She was a dedicated and loving wife to her late husband Charles, and a devoted mother to her children Dwight, Mark and Paul. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her. Lea was a lifelong member of The Church of God of the Faith of Abraham. Lea lived a fulfilling life and was a woman of many talents. She had a passion for cooking, baking and preserving, her homemade dishes were always the highlight of family gatherings. Lea and her husband were avid bowlers on the weekends. Lea also had a green thumb and loved tending to her vegetable garden, which always produced too much, so she gave a lot away to neighbors and friends. For many years Lea and her husband raised chickens and taught their sons how to farm. Before her sons were born, Lea worked for GTE as a telephone operator. She took time off to raise her boys, then returned to work as an apple packer at Columbia Fruit. Lea was a kind and generous soul, always putting others’ needs before her own. Her love and compassion extended to all those who knew her, and she will be remembered for her infectious smile and warm personality. Lea is predeceased by her husband Charles, and her son Paul She is survived by her sons Dwight (Debbie) and Mark (Laurie), daughter in law Kristi and granddaughter Leila, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, who will miss her dearly. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan.11 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Jones & Jones -Betts Funeral Home in Wenatchee. Funeral services will be Friday, January 12, at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of God of the Faith of Abraham on Western Ave.in Wenatchee, with Paul Rankin officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Church of God of the Faith of Abraham in Wenatchee, WA in memory of Lea Mae Brisky. You will forever be in our hearts and memories. John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

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Ellea (Lea) Mae Brisky

September 22, 1929 - December 14, 2023