Roneau Brakke

Roneau Colette Lee Brakke of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 19, 2026, two days prior to her 88th birthday, with her daughters at her side.

Roneau was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Arvin Wayne Brakke; her mother, Laura Anna Hurle Lee; her father and stepmother, George and Cecil Reoh Lee; and twin sisters, Marlene (Larry) Bowen and Marlys Gehrke.

Roneau, affectionately known as “Queenie,” was born September 21, 1938, in South Dakota to George Edward and Laura Hurle Lee.

Roneau married Arvin Wayne Brakke in February 1957. They welcomed daughters Debra in 1958 and Sherri in 1962.

She is survived by Debra (David) Cole; Sherri (Jim) Walker; granddaughters Becky (Colin) Lamberth, Laura (Tate) Rivera, and Amanda (Jonathan) Alford; great-grandchildren Zoey Thornton and Taysom Lamberth, Anna and Judah Rivera, Kenzie and Kameron Hall and River Alford; step-grandchildren Mike (Aimee) Walker, Brent Walker, Luke Walker, and Jenna (Andrew) Clos; and great-grandchildren Brendan and Natalie Clos. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Faith was an important and lasting part of Roneau’s life. She attended Goodlettsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church since 1995. She was active in Women’s Circle 2, Christian Book Club, Bible Study Fellowship, Senior Go Getters, and Sunday School.

Roneau loved her family with all her heart. She will fondly be remembered for her cookies and gourmet cooking. Her recipes were always in high demand.

Not many knew of her exceptional talent in interior decorating, painting, and ceramics. Roneau was blessed with kind and supportive people in her life.

Thank you to her team at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. A special thank you to Vanderbilt doctors, nurses, and staff on Floor 5 South, and all the nurses and caregivers at Advanced Care of Nashville.