Stella Maria Braly

Stella Maria Braly 1964 - 2018 Stella Maria Braly of Cottonwood passed away in the early morning of March 26th, 2018. She was born November 20th 1964 in Phoenix Arizona. She had a lasting impact on all who knew her. Heaven is a happier place since her arrival. She brought life to the party. Stella grew up in Camp Verde and was the seventh of ten children born to Betty and Patrick Herrera. She was a free spirit who loved the Verde River. The swimming hole at Diamond S was a childhood refuge. She had an intense love of nature and was a very spiritual woman. Stella was an avid reader and lover of a good novel. She had many talents and her husband often claimed she was the best cook in Cottonwood. She had a great love for the ocean, birds, dogs, sun and moon rises. Her most profound love was for her two daughters Deserata and Torey. Stella was preceded in death by her beloved Mother Betty and three brothers Alex, Patrick and Ray. Stella is survived by her husband Doug, beloved daughters Deserata and Torey, her father Patrick, sisters Anna and Carmen, brothers Leo, Berni, Bobby and Santiago, and many of her beloved nieces and nephews. A celebration of Stellas life will be held Saturday April 14th at 3:00 pm at the Cottonwood Recreation Center. Colorful and happy clothing recommended.