Louise bracey 8x11 obit program

Pallbearers

Jeremy Bracey • Gregory Bracey • Charles Justus Damien Bracey • Andre Harris

ACelebrationoftheLifeof

Acknowledgement

The family of the late Louise Bracey acknowledges, and sincerely appreciates, the many prayers, comforting messages, and all other expressions of love and concern extended to us during our bereavement. A special “thank you” to the staff at Matthews Senior Living Center, and the staff at Allay Home & Hospice for their kind care of our loved one.

Interment

Southeastern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery 21731 Spring Street Union Grove, Wisconsin 53182

Sunrise Sunset April 18, 1922 April 7, 2016

Final Arrangements Entrusted To

Louise M. Bracey Thursday, April 14, 2016

3914 W. Center Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53210 (414) 447-1200 • (800) 494-9700

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Visitation: 9:00 a.m. • Funeral: 11:00 a.m.

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 2207 North Second Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 Reverend Louis E. Sibley, III - Officiating

Obituary

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Yazoo, Mississippi, to the union of the late Isaac and Leanna (Cowan) McGrew. Louise accepted Christ at an early age in Mississippi, and when she moved to Milwaukee, became a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained faithful in attendance until her health would no longer permit her to do so.

Louise served the church in numerous capacities throughout the years.

She coordinated the Black History program for twenty-six years. She also sang in the Chancel Choir, Women’s Day Choir, was a Sunday School teacher, Girl Scout leader, and president of the Scurry Missionary Society.

While her children were young, she was a stay-at-home mom. However, once they were all in school full time, she worked for Milwaukee Public Schools as a Reading teacher assistant.

Louise loved to sew, and would often make her own clothes. She was also an avid bridge player and bowler.

Louise received her formal education in Mississippi and Tennessee, graduating from Pearl High School in Nashville, Tennessee. During her high school years, she was very active in the drama club. Louise also attended Jackson State University, Alverno College and Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Order of Service Prelude............................................................................................

Processional............................................................Ministers and Family Scriptures....................................................................................Deacons Old Testament: Isaiah 46: 3-9 New Testament: I Thessalonians 4: 13-18 Prayer..................................................................................Minister Musical Selection............................................................................Choir Resolutions.........................................................................Church Clerk Reflections.............................................Sunday School – Dextra Hadnot Mission Ministry – Representative Chancel Choir – Harold Owens, Myra Hadnot Black History – Dr. Patricia Ellis Family – Gregory Bracey Musical Selection............................................................................Choir Obituary...............................................................................................

Musical Selection............................................................................Choir

In 1946, Louise met and married the late Joseph Bracey, and this union was blessed with five children: Joseph Henry (Monique), Carolyn Louise, Barbara Jean, Isaac Gerald (Delphine) and the late Lynette Bracey.

Eulogy..............................................................Pastor Louis E. Sibley, III

Louise departed this life on Thursday, April 7, 2016, after a lengthy illness.

In addition to her children, Louise will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren: Tanya (Andrea) Harris, Dannette Justus, Damien (Gretchen) Bracey, Jeremy (Becky) Bracey, Sonya (Brian) Bemis and Gregory Bracey; six great-grandchildren: Charles Justus, Ahmad Bracey, Zoe Bracey, Maceo Bracey, Ryan Harris and Silas Bracey.

She is further survived by nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Recessional................................................................................................

Committal and Benediction.............................Pastor Louis E. Sibley, III

Repast Immediately Following Service Coggs Fellowship Hall