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1955
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2025
Novella Bratton Obituary
Her greatest joy in life was her family. Novella and Mike were married in June of 1974 and recently celebrated 51 years of marriage. Among her proudest accomplishments were their two sons, Mitch and Marshall. She cherished every moment spent cheering them on, from their childhood sports to the lives they built as adults. And when her boys became fathers, they granted her greatest wish: the chance to become a grandmother, a role she embraced with endless love and pride.
For more than 40 years, Novie ran an inhome daycare, caring for hundreds of children and creating a home filled with comfort, kindness, and the best snacks. Many of those children, now adults with families of their own, still stopped by to visit and raid her famous snack drawers.
Novie spent her final years facing ALS with remarkable grace and dignity, all while continuing to care deeply for those around her. Even after losing her ability to speak, she never lost her gift for guiding her loved ones through life's challenges. Her strength, wisdom, and quiet encouragement remained a constant presence, even as she fought her own battles with unwavering courage.
She leaves behind her loving husband Mike, who stuck by her side and cared for her through her terrible disease. Her sons, Mitch and Marshall (Amber). Her grandchildren, Molly, Brandon, Oliver, Grady, Bennett, & Parker. Along with nieces, nephews and many daycare kids along the way that became family.
She is preceded in death by her Parents (Lola & Ira), Her brothers Russ McGuire, Ron and Don McGuire and her sister Sherilyn McGuire, grandparents and many loved family members.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Novella's name to the ALS Northwest Foundation.
Website: alsnorthwest.org.
Please join us in celebrating the life and love of Novie, Sunday, January 4th at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee from 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jerry and Grace Lawrence
January 4, 2026
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a remarkable person. She will not be forgotten. We are praying for each of you to have peace that goes beyond understanding from our Lord. Love and Prayers Jerry and Grace
Karen cortez
January 2, 2026
So sorry for your loss, what a beautiful lady, so happy I got to call her my friend, , Novella will be missed
Mary Zavala
December 31, 2025
Mike and family! Novie was such a positive person in so many ways! I loved her joyful laugh and the warm hugs! She will be so missed! I will always keep the last message she sent me and our time together in late August
Debbie Mitchell
December 29, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Novie was a beautiful soul who loved every bit of life. She was the kind of person that treated everyone like family. I am grateful to have been able to know her and call her a friend.
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