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Sandra Bratcher Obituary

SANDRA "SANDY" M. BRATCHER, 69 Gold Star Cleaning LAKELAND - Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" M. Bratcher, age 69, passed away on March 21, 2007 of cancer. She was a long time resident of Lakeland and owner of Gold Star Cleaning Service. A loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, she will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, David Lawrence Bratcher, her children, Cathy Bratcher of Auburndale, David Bratcher of North Carolina, Susan Shea of Davenport, Caren Gilliard of Lakeland, and Steven Bratcher of Jacksonville, 11 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren, her sister, Sylvia Daugherty of Lakeland, and also her aunt Henrietta Spada of Pennsylvania. Visitation will be held Friday March 23, 2007 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at David Russell Funeral Home. Services will also be held at David Russell Funeral Home 11:00AM Saturday, March 24, 2007. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Ledger on Mar. 23, 2007.

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Emery and Dorothy Shea

April 12, 2007

Our love and deepest sympathy to Dave and the entire Bratcher family. Our memories of Sandy are so very pleasant. We will always remember her as that beautifully vibrant lady with the sweet smile who made us feel so welcome in your home.

Connie Bowman

March 30, 2007

To the Entire Bratcher Family: I worked with Sandy at Beacon Hill School from 1976 until 1979 when I got hired by the City, where I have been for the last 28 years. I was so very impressed with her genuine caring for all the students at the school. She was an inspiration to me, both in her joy of living and her total involvement with you all.We had coffee a few timesw in your kitchen and I took my dog to the vet she worked for. We lost touch over the years, but I often thought of her. I am a lucky cancer surviver, so I can feel your pain. Please know you are ALL in my prayers. Connie (Munkacsi) Bowman.

Barbara Stillwell

March 27, 2007

Dear Susan and David, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

April Mettling (Motsinger

March 26, 2007

It came as such a shock to hear of your mothers passing.
She was such a huge part of my life when I was growing up,
and I've thought of her so many times over the years. She was
a wonderful mother and I'm sure she felt very blessed to have
such a loving family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

John and Cyndi Terry- Singler

March 25, 2007

Dear David and Susan, and all of the Bratcher Families,
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We know that your mom was a very special person, and she soars with angels now. Let us know if we can do anything for your family.

Caren Gilliard

March 24, 2007

Dear Mom,
Thank you so much for teaching me everything you knew, I just hope that I can follow in your foot steps. I have learned so much from you and it is the strength that you have given me to be the person I am today. You would be so proud of all of us the way we all came together. Dad has been wonderful also. As you look down over us just know that we will always have you in our thoughts and prayers and we will take care of dad also. I will miss you more than you will ever know.
I LOVE YOU MOM
Caren

Cathy Bratcher

March 24, 2007

Mom,
I love you so very much and will miss you terribly. You were a very strong woman who fought to the end. For some reason God needed you now, instead of helping the cure. I promise to take care of Dad as I know you will be watching over us. You will be in my thoughts and prayers daily. Love always and forever, your daughter.

Tanya and Bob Hogle

March 23, 2007

Dear Sylvia,
We are so sorry for your loss of your sister. We hope you will find comfort from the love and support of your family and friends. Remember that your sister is now at peace.

GENE AND HEATHER FREEMAN

March 23, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. BRATCHER, OUR THOUGHTS ARE YOU. WHAT A GREAT JOB YOU ALL DONE WITH TAKING CARE OF YOUR MOM AND GRANDMA.
WITH SYMPATHY,

Heather Hartin

March 23, 2007

Granny,
I sure will miss all the time we would bake at Christmas and I would help you wrap presents all day. How I could not wait to get my "GOODIE BOX" for Christmas every year and how you would seem to loose one of my presents. I will miss the times would seat in the living room and talk and when I worked at Publix you would always walk with me at the American Cancer Society. These are just a few of the things I will miss. I Love You so Much.
Heather

Papa, Granny, Kaitlyn and Kylie

March 23, 2007

Susie (missing in family picture)

March 23, 2007

Mom and Dad

March 23, 2007

Mom, Dad, and kids

March 23, 2007

Papa, Granny, and grandkids

March 23, 2007

Dave Vulgamore

March 23, 2007

To the entire Bratcher family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that this wonderful lady will be sorely missed by each and every one of you. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to know Sandy for even this brief time, and I see her impact on each of you with each time I see you. May God bless you all, and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherm Love

March 23, 2007

Sandy:
I saw Trees with beautiful yellow leaves, so peaceful they were to me. God brought you into this world some time ago; the world didn’t know that you were going to be this very special person. Just by looking at you one could see by your actions alone the love and compassion from within your heart. Sandy I thank God for allowing me to know you, and for the trees with beautiful yellow leaves.

Jennifer Steshyn (Dewhirst)

March 23, 2007

David & Susan:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Learning Resource Center

March 23, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ginger Hornsby

March 23, 2007

Dear Dave and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss and pray that God will comfort you now and always. I loved Sandy and I am proud to have worked with such a beautiful, strong woman that loved her family so much!
Warm personal regards,

Deborah Anderson

March 23, 2007

Dear Family we wish to express our sympathy in the loss of your loved one....especially to Caren, Dave, Tyler, Evan and my Connor...xoxoxo
Love Miss Debbie, Mr Ron, Danny, Stephen, Joesph and Haylee and Gran

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