Barbara Ann Brandon, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024.

Known to many as BA, she was born to Jimmy and Emma Lee Parker in Gruene, TX on September 30, 1934..
She attended school in Marion, TX where she ran track and received numerous medals.

Her history with Port O’Connor began in 1967 when her brother was stationed here with the Coast Guard. After several years of fishing trips and vacationing in POC, she moved here full-time with her husband, Harvey Brandon.
BA had a love of being outdoors, whether it be hunting, fishing, gardening, or just sitting on her porch visiting with friends.

She always looked forward to the Warriors Weekend event each year and enjoyed helping out where needed to prepare for the warriors’ arrival.

She is preceded in death by her husband, both parents, three brothers and a niece.

BA leaves behind to celebrate her memory, her two sons, Jamie Dierlam of Redmond, WA and Ray Dierlam of Houston, TX; sister Rita, and brother-in-law John Fluck of Vista, CA; sister-in-laws Peggy Krueger of Seguin, TX and Joy Parker of Fernley, NV; grandchildren Dustin Dierlam (Charlie) of Felton, TX, Samantha Codgill (Derrick) of Freeport, TX, Beau Dierlam of McAllen, TX, Heather McDade of Denham Springs, LA, Toby Stary of Inez, TX and Chelsea Rogers of Yorktown, TX; several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

She was an inspiration to us all and we will miss her immensely.

In honor of BA, donations can be made to Hospice of South Texas.

We want to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Detar Cancer Center and Hospice of South Texas for the care she received with a special thanks to Lynn Rhodes for her endless care and support.

Thank you all the friends who visited or brought meals. our kindness will not be forgotten.