Louise Brady

Louise Brady of Waco, who is pictured on the left in the photo passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Atrium of Bellmead. She was 99 years old.

Graveside services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2026, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, with the Rev. Brian Coates of Central Christian Church officiating. Louise will lie in state Sunday, January 18, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco.

Louise was born November 7, 1926, along with her twin sister Lucile to the late Edgar and Mittie Brady in Waco, Texas. Lucile and Louise were well known in the Waco community. After graduating from Waco High, they attended Baylor University on scholarships granted to twins by Pat Neff. Shortly after, they began a 45-year successful career at Southwestern Bell working in almost every department and making lifelong friends. Their favorite hobby was crocheting, making afghans for friends and family and winning many ribbons at the HOT Fair. Louise was inseparable from her twin sister Lucile. The two were long-term fans of the Lady Bears and Kim Mulkey and could be seen at most games. Their other favorite pastimes included horseback riding, participating in the HOT Fair grand entry, bowling, skiing and occasional motorcycle riding. They both loved to travel throughout the US but most of all enjoyed the beach at Galveston.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Mary Bess Patterson, and twin sister, Lucile Brady, who died six months to the day on the 14th of July 2025. “Twins to the End”

Louise is survived by niece, Julie Patterson; and her cousin, John Quinius and his wife Melinda.

The family would like to thank longtime friend Opal Matthews for her love and care as well as Hospice and Right at Home.

We invite you to leave a message or memory of Louise in her “Memorial Guestbook” at www.WHBfamily.com.