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Betty Virginia "Ginger" Brackins
1939 - 2025
BORN
1939
DIED
2025
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Betty Brackins Obituary
January 10, 1939 -
October 16, 2025
ERWIN - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ginger Brackins, a lifelong resident of Erwin, Tennessee. Born on January 10, 1939, in Augusta, Georgia, she was the daughter of Willard and Betty Reese. Ginger passed away on October 16, 2025, at her home.
Ginger was a graduate of Unicoi County High School and East Tennessee State University, where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. She was employed by the Unicoi County school system and retired with 28 years of service.
Ginger was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Russell David Brackins; and her parents. Ginger is survived by her and Russell's three sons, daughter, eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and six siblings. Sons: Russell David Brackins II (Stephanie); Jeffrey Willard Brackins (Cindi); Robert Eric Brackins (Lisa); and Daughter Regina Beth Kinney (Russell). Grandchildren: Russell David Brackins III (Sarah); Tyler Jackson Brackins; Carl Reese Brackins (Leslie); Chelsea Caldwell Brackins; Cayci Makenzie Brackins; Canaan Eric Brackins (Cara Beth); Audra Alisa Woodward (Lucas); Olivia Eden Brackins; Bryan Walter Guilford; Megan Leigh Bullock (Dylan); Benjamin Michael Johnson. Great-Grandchildren: Stella Fae Brackins, Amelia Jane Brackins, Wesley Raine Bullock, Ezra Alexander Woodward, Theodore James Woodward. Siblings: Robert Reese, Sonja Goodman (Jim), Brenda Aldridge, Elna Jones (Terry), Daniel Reese (Elaine), and Michael Reese. And several nieces and nephews.
A visitation period will be held at Erwin Presbyterian Church on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ginger's life and legacy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Unicoi County Animal Shelter, PO Box 223, Erwin, TN 37650.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Betty Virginia "Ginger" Brackins through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N Main Ave., Erwin, TN. 37650. (423)743-9187.
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