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Effie Bramlett Obituary

Effie Creasy Bramlett, 82, of Thaxton, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on Sunday, July 3, 1927, in Bedford Co., a daughter of the late Asa Gilbert Creasy and Reva May Burnett Creasy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rubin Bramlett; two brothers, Asa Gilbert (A. G.) Creasy Jr., Calvin Carlton (Bud) Creasy; and a daughter-in-law, Diane Bramlett. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Surviving are her sons, Rubin Wayne Bramlett, of Thaxton, Norris Elroy Bramlett, of Vinton; a sister, Ozella Ashwell, of Huddleston; three grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with the Rev. Bill Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Bramlett Family Cemetery. Friends may call Monday after 2 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2010.

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Mary Brown Ramsey

June 30, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Diana Abel

June 23, 2010

My heart goes out to Effie's family. She was a very sweet lady & will be missed.

vickey westmoreland

June 22, 2010

my prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Cindy Orange Neely

June 22, 2010

I have so many great memories of Effie. She will always hold a special place in my heart!!!

Heather West

June 22, 2010

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you during this time. Mrs.Bramlett was a sweet sweet lady.

Trista Robertson

June 21, 2010

An Angel on Earth and in Heaven. I love you Aunt Effie!
Trista

Tammy Bramlett

June 21, 2010

Im so sorry to hear about your loss,I really thought alot of Effie.God Bless.

Anthony Orange

June 21, 2010

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.

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