Three people from Abilene were named in the flood fatalities by Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers have released the names of the 119 people who lost their lives in the floods in the Texas Hill Country over a month ago, the Texas Tribune reported.

On July 4, heavy rain caused the Guadalupe River to rise 36 feet, flooding Kerr County, according to an Aug. 8 Tribune article.

Three people from Abilene were named in the fatalities by the Texas Rangers.

Miriam “Holly” Frizzell was born on April 28, 1953, in Gainesville, according to her obituary. She grew up in Abilene, the only daughter of Carolyn Robertson Lutz Wood and Robert Holly Lutz, and sister to three brothers: William, Randy and Robert.

Holly graduated from Cooper High School in Abilene in 1971. In high school, she met her future husband, Lane Patrick Frizzell. The two married on June 14, 1975, and shared nearly 40 years of life together before Lane’s passing in 2015.

"Holly was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend," her obitutary stated. "Her passing leaves an unfillable space in the hearts of all who knew her."

Robert Leroy Brake Sr., 67, and Joni Kay Brake, 66, of Abilene, passed away together on July 4 after being caught in the tragic flooding, according to their obituary.

Robert was born on Sept. 6, 1957, in Tipton, Indiana.

"He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before settling in Abilene, where he and Joni built their life together and raised their family," the obituary stated.

Joni was born on May 7, 1959, in Marion, Indiana.

"A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joni was known for her warmth, her homemade baking, and her deep care for others," according to the obituary.

Joni worked over 20 years as a registered nurse at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, "serving with compassion and dedication through the 7th Medical Group," the obituary stated.

"Robert and Joni’s lives were rooted in service — to their faith, to their country, to their community, and above all, to their family," their obituary stated.

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This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Three from Abilene named as victims in Kerr County flooding