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Betty Braxton Obituary

Betty Lynch Braxton



Betty Lynch Braxton, 86, of Columbus, GA, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Columbus Hospice House.

A private service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 PM at McMullen Funeral Home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.

Ms. Braxton was born February 28, 1929 in Louvale, GA, daughter of the late Clifford Tanner Lynch and Mary Kathryn Peed Storey. She was a homemaker and former bookkeeper for Braxton Gulf.

Survivors include her sons, Dr. Mark T. Braxton (Melinda) of Pensacola Beach, FL. and William B. ""Brad"" Braxton (Kris), Midland, GA.; grandchildren, Lindsey Braxton Shook (Matt) of Pensacola, FL.; Courtney Braxton and Will Braxton both of Atlanta, GA.; Tanner Braxton and Billy Braxton both of Pensacola Beach, FL.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Columbus Hospice House, 7020 Moon Road Columbus, GA 31909.



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Published by the Pensacola News Journal on Mar. 27, 2015.
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Betty and my mother, Betty Horne Benson, and my aunt, Vivian Horne Hobby, were very good friends. They has some very nice things to say about her. So sorry to hear of her passing away. Vivian also died this year.

Gayle Flournoy

Acquaintance

March 21, 2020

Betty lives on in my heart and memories. She was a good friend and we had a lot of good times together. ❤

Jeanette Preston

Friend

March 21, 2019

To Mark & Brad and their families: I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when Betty and Billy brought you two down to visit Betty's grandmother, Alice (sister of my grandmother, Kate) in the 1960's. We lived just below Aunt Alice. Betty was always so nice. My brother, Jim, and I sometimes played with Mark, but Brad was too young to play with us. I loved Aunt Alice very much and still miss her and your grandmother, Kathryn. I also remember Mr. Storey, who sometimes brought us a basket of treats.

Janice Hester

December 17, 2015

So sorry to hear that Betty passed away.
We met on the first day we attended Columbus High School and were friends all during high school and for many years after. I moved to Florida in l957 but we kept in touch for many years and would always get together when I was visiting my family in Columbus. I have fond memories of the times we spent together and of her mom and dad whom I was very fond of.
My thoughts and prayers are with Betty's family.

JEANETTE CAULEY PRESTON

March 27, 2015

So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She and my mother (Betty Horne Benson) were friends when they were young. She was so sweet.
Gayle Flournoy

Gayle FLournoy

March 27, 2015

Brad
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My family will be remembering you and all the family in our prayers.

Scott Sawyer

March 27, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Betty's family during this difficult time. I was Betty's neighbor for over twenty years and I lost touch after I moved seven years ago. She was someone who I remember fondly.

Mary Bass (formerly Gregory)
Phenix City, AL

March 27, 2015

Condolences to the Braxton Family.

Sincerely,

Jed Harris

March 27, 2015

Growing up in the early 60's in Columbus was enhanced with knowing Billy & Betty Braxton, Momma Kat, & their family. All welcomed, all guests & made them feel like family. Betty will be missed, and remembered for her wit, her detailed response to any question or situation. She made it Perfectly Clear with her Southern Way of communicating. Her Caring, Sharing, & involvement with family & friends is her legacy.

donnie mcclintock

March 26, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home

March 26, 2015

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