Miley "Mike" Murray Braswell

ROCKY MOUNT – Miley “Mike” Murray Braswell, age 98, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Born in Nash County, NC on April 13, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William Oscar Murray and Mary Malissia Baines Murray. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Willard Clifton Braswell, Sr.; her sister, Rotha White; and her brothers, Leonard, Bruce, Phillip, and Kenny Murray. Mike will be remembered for her gift of gardening. While still living in her home, she spent many happy hours working in her yard. Friends and neighbors enjoyed the beauty of her flowers. Mike and Willard were charter members of Edgemont Presbyterian Church in Rocky Mount prior to becoming members of First Presbyterian Church. She loved her church family and cherished their friendships over the years. Mike is survived by her son, Willard Clifton “Cliff” Braswell, Jr. of Chocowinity; her daughters, Amy Braswell Boyd and husband, Jerry, of Youngsville and Jane Braswell Green of N. Wilkesboro; her grandchildren, Kevin Green, Scott Braswell, Leigh Braswell Bond, Kelli Braswell Simpson, Chris Boyd, and Megan Boyd Jack; and 14 great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 2:30 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Pastor Matt Baker officiating. A Special Gathering will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mike’s memory to First Presbyterian Church of Rocky Mount, 153 N. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, or charity of one’s choice. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Brookdale Assisted Living Staff for the care they gave our mom. 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.