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Ruby Brackett Obituary

Gaffney, SC - Ruby "Dee" Crow Brackett, 57, of 505 Filter Plant Road, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at her residence.

Born in Frankfort, Germany, she was daughter of the late James Crow and Ruby Cutshaw Crow. She was formerly employed by Timken and Waffle House and of the Baptist faith. She loved her family, cooking, gardening, arts, crafts, dragonflies and music.

Surviving is a son, Clayton Brackett of Gaffney; a daughter, Lacy Shane Brackett Wright of Gaffney; two sisters, Janie Rocheford (Steve) of California and Kathy Jude of Gaffney; seven grandchildren, Madison Brackett, Arran Owensby, Makenzie Wright, Caleb Brackett, Jonni Wright, Brianna Brackett and Marissa Allison; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Mark Crow, Danny Crow and Bill Crow and a sister, Brenda Durbin.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Blakely Funeral Home. Memorial services will follow at 2:00 PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Ashby Blakely officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Quiet Heart Ministries, 103 Shrine Club Road, Gaffney, SC 29340.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome. com Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC

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Published by The Gaffney Ledger on Mar. 9, 2022.

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March 11, 2022

I happened to witness the funeral director wheeled you out of your home and said a prayer as I watched in shock.My heart, prayers and thoughts go out to your family.Your yard will never look as pretty.You certainly enjoyed your plants and animals.Rest in peace!

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