Joan Sue Brem

Joan Sue Brotherton Brem peacefully passed away on January 2, 2026, in Midland, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on January 12, 1950, in Dodge City, Kansas, Joan grew to become a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, beloved sister, and a treasured friend to many.

Joan is survived by her devoted husband, Henry Brem; her children, Ron Brem (and daughter-in-law Susan Brem) and Jackie Patman (and son-in-law JR Patman); grandchildren, Matthew & Kayla Brem, Michael Brem, Katie Gillespie, Ethan Brem, Xavier Patman, and Sydnee Patman, Warren Ricard & Kaylynn Ricard; and great-grandchildren, Sadie Brem, Lydia Brem and Maverick Ricard. She is also remembered by her siblings, Jane Weldon, Pat Brotherton (and brother-in-law Brian Willette), Mike Brotherton (and sister-in-law Maggie Brotherton), Jim Brotherton (and sister-in-law Shannon Brotherton), and brother-in-law DeWayne Garner, along with her “foreign exchange sons,” Roman Glushak and Jonas Kristiansen.

Joan was predeceased by her grandparents, James and Audrey Haskell; her parents, Don and Doris Brotherton; her sister, Debbie Garner; brother-in-law, John Weldon; and her nephew, Tom Brotherton.

A proud graduate of Robert E Lee High School, Joan went on to attend LSU, where she began to shape her lifelong love of learning and service to others. She was an avid reader, creative artist who enjoyed drawing and making pottery, and found joy in sewing.

Joan’s greatest passions were singing and harmonizing with family, dancing, camping, fishing, hunting, gardening, prepping, cooking, and exploring both beaches and mountains. She delighted in collecting turtle figurines, donating to Mercy Chefs, and above all else, nurturing her faith and family.

Deeply committed to her community, Joan gave her time to voting centers, the Midland Crisis Center, and Christmas in Action, always seeking ways to offer help and hope to those around her.

She was known for her unwavering generosity and compassion. Whether you were part of her family by blood or by heart, Joan freely shared her home and table, ensuring all felt supported and valued. Her nurturing nature was not just something she did—it was a true reflection of who she was.