Bertha Mae Edwards Bracey

1933 - 2019

NASHVILLE - Bertha Mae Edwards Bracey, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Born in Ivor, VA on October 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late William Dennis Edwards and Annie Mary Johnson Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Simpson Bracey; three brothers; two sisters; and son-in-law, Willis James Moore.

Bertha leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, Earl Hilton Bracey and wife, Mary, of Nashville and daughter, Jo Ann Pierce of Nashville. She is also survived by grandchildren, James "Hilton" Moore and fiance, Michelle, Stacy Hilton Bracey and wife, Heather, and Brandi Renee Bracey and husband, Heath; six great-grandchildren; brother, W. D. Edwards of Seaboard; sister, Kitty Bracey of Nashville; and several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Willie Brown officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.