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Marion Bragg Obituary
Marion Eliza Wright Bragg, 92, of Arrington, passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2010. Born Aug. 23, 1918, in Pharsalia, she was the daughter of the late William Clarence (Dan) Wright and Lula Mae Sprouse Wright. Marion graduated from Fleetwood High School in 1937 and from Lynchburg College in 1942. She taught at Fleetwood Elementary School for several years, and then taught Latin and English at Nelson County Junior and Senior High Schools, retiring in 1983 after a teaching career that spanned thirty years. She was a member of Jonesboro Baptist Church all of her life and served as a pianist for several years. Marion was known for her sweet and kind ways and for her wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed by all who knew her, especially her children (and their spouses) and her grandchildren who knew how blessed they were to have her in their lives.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Horace Andrew Bragg, and two brothers, William and Homer Wright.
She is survived by sons, William (Billy) C. Bragg and Lewis A. Bragg (Sharon Showalter); a daughter, Jean Bragg Ballard (Bill); four grandchildren, Justin, Aaron, Mari and Blake Ballard; a sister-in-law, Lois Bragg; and beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at Jonesboro Baptist Church in Roseland, with the Rev. Wayne Underwood officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Jonesboro Baptist Church, 1323 Jonesboro Road, Roseland, VA 22967.
Byrum-Parr Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Patti Craig
October 8, 2010
Lewis,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you have wonderful memories.
Patti Craig
October 7, 2010
May God bless and comfort you in the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful teacher and a sweet, loving and caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Diane Evans
October 7, 2010
Dear Jean, Billy and Lewis,
Your mother was my favorite teacher EVER! She was always willing to make learning possible for as many students as she could. From being my 4th grade teacher to being my Latin teacher in middle and high school, to being a church member and a very talented musician, well, I just have SO many good memories of her. She was a credit to the teaching profession and a fine woman--with a quiet but wicked sense of humor, as I recall! My sympathies for your loss, for it is indeed a large one. God bless.
October 7, 2010
Such a sweet, kind, loving little lady she was. Not only did she and her husband both have me in their classes at NCHS, but I was blessed to have them as my neighbors during my childhood/teen years. My sincere condolences to you all.....another of our beautiful, senior saints went home : ) ---Sharon Ashley, Monroe, VA
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Becky Sprouse (Massie)
October 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a wonderful teacher and I was truly blessed to have had her for Latin. She was such a sweet and caring person and this world was truly blessed by her presence.
Melissa Thompson
October 6, 2010
What wonderful memories I have of your Mom. She was an excellent example of God's grace and beauty.
Melissa Mays Thompson
Wayne Brent
October 6, 2010
I'm sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a wonderful person. She will surely be missed.
Jane B. Mays
October 6, 2010
What a delightful southern belle. She was wonderful to work with and a friend. She raised 3 beautiful children and Mr. Bragg was a delight also. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jane B. Mays
BARRY LEWIS
October 6, 2010
I am sorry for your loss, The world has lost a truly sweet person. I have not seen her in years, but she was one of the sweetest teachers and people I have ever known. Lewis, Jean, and Billy. You are in my prayers! Barry Lewis.
Colin Banton
October 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
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