Ellen Brazelton Krift Obituary

We bid farewell to Ellen Brazelton Krift of Urbana, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 19, 2025 at the age of 83. Ellen Brazelton touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Frank and Louise Brazelton (Sewell); her aunt Anne Sewell Strange (John Wesley); and her sister Frances Brazelton Gaines (James Lewis). She is survived by: her husband Frederick "Fred" Anthony Krift II; her children, Dr. Anna Louise Krift and Frederick "Bro" Anthony Krift III (Shelly Gattlieb); her grandchildren, Julia Morgan Krift Obenour and Broderick "Brody" Brazelton Krift; her sibling's children, Steve Gaines (Kim) and Ann Gaines Slinkard (Mike); her siblings-in-law, Kathleen Todd (Steve) and Tom Krift (Lisa); and her nephews, Brook Todd, Emile Todd (Leslie), Will Krift (Missy) and Case Krift (Hali).

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio's Hospice, National Audubon Society, or The Nature Conservancy.