Frances “Franny” Holtzclaw Braswell
January 8, 1929 ~ June 18, 2015
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ROCKY MOUNT - Frances “Franny” Alberta Holtzclaw Braswell, age 86, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015. She was born January 8, 1929 in Charlotte, NC the daughter of the late David Albert Holtzclaw and Mary Frances Ritter Holtzclaw.
Frances worked for Southern Bell for 43 years. She was a member of Englewood Baptist Church and an active participant in Primetimers and Meals on Wheels.
Frances is survived by her son, David Braswell; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Braswell; and grandchildren, Maggie and Jordan. She is also survived by her nieces, Jill and Emily Helms and Linda Norman and her children Kim and Jay; and leaves behind numerous long time friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Braswell; and sisters, Mary Hartsell, Elsie Riggins and Laura Holtzclaw.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Chapel of Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Rev. Greg ONeil officiating. A visitation prior to services will begin at 1:00 pm, at the funeral home.
The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for Frances during these last few years. A special thank you to Melanie Jackson who dedicated her whole heart to Frannys comfort and well being.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com
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I’m sorry to learn of Mrs. Braswell’s passing. She was a dear friend of my grandmother, Mary Frances Watkins, and I enjoyed many meals with the two of them when I was in college. She was always so kind to me.
My deepest condolences to the Braswell family, may you find comfort in prayer and the beautiful words of Isaiah 258 where God promises us that He will soon cease all death and suffering.
This life is a fleeting shadow, yes, but we were not created for death. It is a real & palpable burden, but not a bleak existence, live grounded in the hope that in the magnificent, external presence of God they will soon see loved ones once again. John 316 The ransom sacrifice gives us hope.