Birth date: Aug 5, 1957 Death date: Aug 21, 2025
Jane Ellen Bragg of Coral Gables, FL passed away on August 21 from respiratory failure caused by ALS. She was diagnosed with ALS in February of 2024. Jane was being seen by the ALS Center/ Department of Neurology at the University Read Obituary
Jane my lovely big sister/mentor at Nicklaus children hospital. Every Wednesday was farmer market day. Her being vegetarian I always been open minded on the food we eat but We both love the tomatoes soup it was our favorite.
Jane was a kind compassionate person who did her very best to please others. She would do anything for animals in distress and her family.
Her love, compassion and generosity extended beyond many others boundaries.
As a nurse she did not see her patients as clents but friends and loved ones.
She welcomed me into her home over 15 years ago and sadly i saw her slow but fast decline not understanding what was happening. I am still in shock.
We would prank each other halloween season, converse about many things, she was there for me on low moments and i would listen to her when she vented and try to offer advice.
She went out of her way for others and im truly thankful how my parents went out of their way for her to make sure she was as comfortable as possible.
If you werr her friend or family member or pet or even someone she didn't know well.
She loved you and kept you in her heart.
...unless you hurt an animal or someone she loved.
Whatever i write will never be enough to tell you who she really was and what she meant to so many.
I believe her presence will always be there. Trying to save every animal, wipe away each tear and provide the warmth to any in need.
I am left with so many memories and fun experiences..from her taking me as a child to concerts, museums, shopping
To her generosity, funny moments, and so much more.
I love you Aunt Jane
And i hope you always knew that.
-HARRY
Jane had the most beautiful smile. She was welcoming , always smiling, and always remembered you, and was so kind. Gentle voice. I will miss seeing her around in our Hospital. My deepest condolences to her family.
My Aunt Jane was one of a kind . Her passion was animals and helping sick kids . When I was younger her and I spent many fun times together . I would listen to all of her stories from the hospital and just see the empathy and compassion in her eyes , in her soft spoken voice .
When I was little I will never forget her taking care of one of my classmates and friends Patrick who had cancer , he would always tell me how nice my aunt was. She never took much time for herself, that was her though always putting other people’s needs above her own . If that hospital called she was always right there . She really and truly loved helping the sick children.
She had such a soft spot for animals , I often thought she must’ve been a cat or something in her previous life . She had a little dog named “Tony “ when I was little and I just remember how much she loved that little dog and how devastated she was when he passed away . I really saw her deep love for animals then . Even if an animal was mean to her she didn’t care , she wouldn’t even kill an ant on the ground if she could help it !
I will never forget all of the times we spent together and all of the interesting and fun places she took me . Walking around coconut grove with her , miracle mile ,Aventura mall, viscaya …. I will always cherish those times and memories. I will miss my aunt Jane immensely, but I am so thankful she’s no longer in pain and suffering . I hope she’s with all of her animals that have passed over the years and no longer suffering . Love you Aunt Jane .
Jane,
I will always cherish the years I knew you. From being my manager to seeing you in the evening as you left the hospital for the day. You exit the doors of NCH always with that big beautiful smile. A smile that indicated your work for the day was complete. Your smile always lit up the room. I will forever remember you giving me a hug when I needed it most, without me mentioning a word. You said to me that evening in the medication room "I know you do not like hugs but I think you need one". That meant so much to me, because you knew my heart without me saying words. Since that day I knew you were a wonderful, kind and beautiful person inside and out.. As someone who does not like to be embraced you took the opportunity to offer me a hug when I needed it most. We shared the love of Margatet Keane and her paintings. Everytime I see her painting I will remember you. I am grateful our paths crossed. You will forever have a special place in my heart. Sleep in Peace sweet Jane
Recuerdo cuando Janes cadaves que me via me recibia con una sonrisa y se reia de todas mis ocurrencias. Tambien ella no queria comerse la comida si no era conmigo. Siempre me atrajo su buena energia por eso era mi favorita tranquila y risueńa .Te amo janes y siempre te recordaremos my esposa y yo ♥️ cuak cuak
My Sister loved music. Growing up
She was a little hippy and loved rock and roll. She took me to see The Eagles, The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, The Moody Blues, Joe Cocker, Ringo Starr, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks , Pink Floyd and David Crosby. She loved other music taking me to Willie Nelson and Pavarotti. Jane loved the theater and ballet. We saw “Cats” and “Phantom of the Opera” and watched Baryshnikov dance. Lastly Jane dragged me to Woodstock II . So many and much more forever grateful. Love my little sister forever.
I have so many fond memories of Jane. We worked together and grew together both personally and professionally. We both shared the Florence Nightingale personality that is the do the best for the patients. Jane excelled in this. She was so knowledgeable about different fields in Nursing (oncology and psych). Most important she was so kind and caring. She loved her profession. She was a true advocate for her families and patients. Pediatric Nursing benefitted from her contributions. Jane, thank you for all the time we spent together. Thank you for being there for me when others failed to be. I have no doubt you are in a better place.
My condolences to her family.
May the Eternal Light Shine Upon You. Love you till eternity,
Maria
