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Etholia Brabson Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Etholia Ann Brabson went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2016. She meant so much to so many people and will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure to meet her.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Marie Brabson; and cousins, Tavorres Weston, Sr., Excina Cates and Emanuel Wykle. Ann leaves to cherish her loving and precious memory: daughter, Maria Brabson; granddaughter, A'Ciyah Eddins; father, Tyrone (Marsha) Faulkner; mother, Bonnie (Billy) Hennegar; sister, Sankina Merchant; brother, Maurice Merchant; many friends to include special friends who were just like family: Jeff Mathis and Jermaine Marsh.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016, the family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with service to follow at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church at 3023 Selma Avenue Knoxville, TN 37914. Pastor Oliver Perry, Eulogist. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery where a white dove release will conclude the service. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Etholia Brabson
Margie Warren
December 1, 2021
Remembering you on this day it still seems unreal rip you will never be forgotten
margie warren
December 1, 2020
Miss you ann
Terrrika James
March 22, 2017
I remember going to school with anne always smilin full of life!
Margie WArren
December 14, 2016
Miss you my angel may you sleep in peace love Margie and Treavor Warren
Pam & Joe Harshaw
December 14, 2016
To Tyrone (Pops). Ann may be gone but will never be forgotten she has earned her wings now. You were there for my father and my grandmother. The Harshaw Family sends our condolences and sympathy to you and your family at this time. We love you Pops.
Edna Ballinger
December 13, 2016
I am so sorry for your losd she will be missed a lot. I am here for you if you need me i love you. May God bless you I will be praying for you and the family.
Anita
December 13, 2016
My Heartfelt Condolences and Sympathy goes out to Marisa and to Ann's Family and All Lives that she touched here through her Life's Journey. Ann's Life was A Blessing to and for me. Her Memory I will Always Treasure I Loved Her Beyond Words and I am so Grateful that I got the chance to tell her that. Ann will be Missed Beyond Measure I Pray Her Beautiful Soul is At Rest to Marisa Hold on To God's Unchanging Hands only he knows why this had to Happen I Pray that in the days ahead that God will Comfort You and Give You the Strength to Learn to Live without Her she will Always Live In Your Heart She Loved You Beyond Measure You have your Guardian Angel that will Always watch Over You Rest In Peace Beautiful Ann . You are and will be Truly Missed. Deepest Sympathy to All The Family God Bless Each and Everyone of You now and the Days to come.
December 13, 2016
Sending prayer to the entire family of Ann she will truly be missed my prayers and love goes out to Maria and my niece A'Ciyah i love you both and I'm here for you both always much love. Kimaya and Family
Star Burns
December 13, 2016
Condolences go's out to Maria and the entire Brabson Family The Birthday Club will greatly miss Miss Ann Whos heart was warm and full of Love You are definitely in our thoughts and Prayers."Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.God's word is always a comfort and the Voice of His Spirit is always an encouragement in the hour of the greatest trial.We Love you all Just how we Loved Ann. "The Birthday Club"
Michael Foster
December 12, 2016
To:The Branson Family, We The Foster Family Pray For God's Comfort and With Deepest Sympathy That He Will Comfort The Family and Will Continue The Legacy That She Left as a Mother and Provider For All.....in the Name of Jesus Amen. ......Michael & DeAndre Foster
Michael Foster
December 12, 2016
To:The Branson Family, We The Foster Family are Sorry For The Lost and With Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to all.....May God Comfort and Protect you in the Name of Jesus Amen Michael & DeAndre Foster
Stephanie Lewis
December 12, 2016
Prayers for Ann's family and all whom loved her.
James and Jackie Ray
December 12, 2016
Ann, you will be missed, but never forgotten.. Your smile would light up any room for sure.. When you lived beside us on Maryland Ave and we figured out we were cousins, we had way more conversations, lol.. We love you from the bottom of our hearts, spread your wings angel, and fly high.. Praying for the family, may you find peace and God comfort your breaking hearts in this time of sorrow.. Love Jackie and Fattie Ray..
Cindy Wood
December 12, 2016
Ann,
You were the sweetest, most beautiful person inside and out! I loved seeing your smile at work, and your energy from the first time I met you! I know you are in a better place now, but I will pray for comfort for your family. Rip sweet lady.
December 12, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the family on your loss.
May the treasured memories of your loved one and the drawing close to God in prayer bring you much comfort during your time of grief.
PD, GA
Kathy White Robinson
December 12, 2016
Condolences to her family I'm sure her presence will be missed by whom loved her most of all she left you but not without an impact on all the lives she knew her ❤
mrs. delores stanford
December 12, 2016
2 my Ann iwill miss you with beautiful smile thank you for all the good times may god keep you in his arms fop always love miss delores. Phillip.mother peace in his name aman.
Lashonda Riper
December 11, 2016
My condolences goes out to family and friends!
Travice Bost
December 11, 2016
Prayers for the family
tomeka porter
December 10, 2016
Ann will truly be missed. Praying for her family.
Tori Dot Ann
Rayvetta Kyle
December 10, 2016
Ann I am still in shock and in disbelief over ur passing u was a wonderful person inside n out I will truly miss u n ur aunt Dorothy Kyle will miss u dearly we love u n save us a spot gone to soon no more pain
Latoya Rochell
December 9, 2016
I'm truly going to miss you
Elwana Shorts-Stone
December 7, 2016
GONE 2 SOON!!!! REST EASY ANN (PORKY)
Elwana Shorts-Stone
December 7, 2016
Ann this is still unreal but God makes no mistakes... You are goin too be missed by friends and family your smile and personality would bring joy to everyone!!! God has gained him an ANGEL!!! REST EASY FAM!!!! You may be gone but never will be forgotten. I love you cousin
Tina Chalmers
December 7, 2016
A lovely person may you R.I.P.
Tina Chalmers
December 7, 2016
I use to work with Ann she was a kind person she will be missed by all. Sorry to hear of her passing, Tina Chalmers
Poona
December 7, 2016
God has gained a true angel. Such a sweet person. Prayers for the family!
Susan Kincaid
December 7, 2016
I will miss her kindness and her beautiful smile. Rest in peace, dear lady.
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