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Catherine Bratton Obituary
CATHERINE BRATTON
Peacefully departed this life, surrounded by family, on October 28, 2010. Beloved wife of Henry Bratton, Sr.; loving and devoted mother of ChaDawn, Henry Jr. and LaVaron Bratton; loving grandmother of Landon Dixon, Kimberly Dixon, LaChanna, ChaNita, ShaNiyah and Alfonzo Bratton; endearing great-grandmother of Kendrick Bratton. Also survived by a host of family and friends. Family will receive friends at Cedar Hill Funeral Home, 4111 Pennsylvania Ave., Suitland, MD 20746 on Friday, November 5 at 10 a.m. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Bratton
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Alonzo and Thetis Jackson
November 7, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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November 4, 2010
Henry,
Chester and I were very sad to hear of Cat's passing. We are keeping you and the kids in our prayers. We are here for you and your family if there is anything we can do please call on us.
With deepest Sympathy,
Chester, Robin and all of us here at Besche Oil.
Gloria Buster
November 4, 2010
I know that you will be one of the Angels keeping watch over us as we continue on our journey here on earth.
Gloria Buster
November 4, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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