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Linda BRATCHER Obituary
She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Bratcher; her mother, Onie Maddox and Morton Maddox (second husband); and her father, William Robert Manning. She was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law.
She is survived by her son, Steven Bratcher; daughter, Debra Bratcher; sisters-in-law, Rita Bratcher and Anna Marie Bratcher; grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many friends. Mrs. Bratcher loved all animals, especially dogs. She loved to listen to easy listening music. Debra Bratcher would like to thank a special family friend, Joan Dameron.
Services will be held at noon on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. www.Oakeys.com
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Ted Plunkett
April 4, 2013
Steve.....sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 4, 2013
Debra very sorry for your loss. I know how close and loving you were to your Mother, Stan
Joe & Lynn Pollard
April 4, 2013
Steve,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Teresa Prater
April 4, 2013
Steve,We're so sorry to hear about your Mother. We're keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Teresa, Bart and Jason
Chip Garst
April 4, 2013
Steve my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. My God bless you all.
James & Janet Stokes
April 3, 2013
Sorry for your loss
April 3, 2013
Steve and Family
So sorry to hear about your mom. I'm sure she will be greatly missed.
If there is anything that you need, please let us know.
Mike, Pam & Amber Janney
Kim Roach
April 3, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the Bratcher family and to Linda's brother(my stepfather) William W. Manning and wife Gloria also survived by Linda. You will be sadly missed.
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