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Katherine Braswell Obituary
Katherine Marie Braswell WINDSOR - Katherine Marie Branch Braswell passed away Nov. 3, 2008, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Suffolk. Katherine was born in Newport News and was the daughter of the late Samuel Lee and Naomie Harris Branch. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister. In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Mills Surrell Braswell Sr. and her sister, Helen Jane Holland. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Mary Giunti and her husband, David; her son, Mills S. Braswell Jr. of Windsor; her sisters, Shirley M. Braswell of Walters, Va., and Dorothy L. Beeman of Virginia Beach and her companion Advil Baxley. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Megan, Zachary, Matthew Giunti and Jacob, Evan and Hunter Braswell. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Town of Windsor Cemetery. Friends and family will gather from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today in Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield, and other times at the home of her daughter. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, Peninsula Chapter, P.O. Box 863, Newport News, VA 23607 or Susan G. Komen For the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
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Memories and Condolences
for Katherine Braswell
5 Entries
Cheryl Borg (Holland)
November 5, 2008
Mary, Dave & Family,
My Heart & Prayers go out to and all of Katherines family. Katherine was like my "Adopted Mom" and she will be surely missed. I love you Mary and think of you often. I will keep Katherine always in my heart.
Herbert Turner
November 5, 2008
Mary & Jr.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Uncle Redell sends his condolences from the nursing home.
Redell, Herbert & Carole Turner,
Leora Patterson
November 4, 2008
Mary, Dave & Family,
Please know our Love and thoughts are with all of you.
You have been, and will continue to be in my prayers always.
I Love you and think you are truly wonderful.
Love,
Leora
Lynn Cundiff
November 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I have the fondest memories of many laughs, remembering happy times with your family. I miss those. You know where I am if there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call. May you be at peace with the knowledge that she is smiling down on us all.
kim melson
November 4, 2008
Dear Mary,
May you find peace in the knowledge that you have been a loving daughter. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Kim Melson
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