NANCY SUE BARBER BRADEN
Nancy Sue Barber Braden, 71, passed away Feb. 14, 2020, at home surrounded by loved ones.
She was born to the late Jack and Bessie Hawkins Barber in Fratersville. She grew up there, but lived mostly in Laural Grove and Lake City. She retired from Buck's Auto Center that she owned with her husband. Nancy touched many lives, and to know her was to love her. She will be deeply missed.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: Sisters, Ruby Wilson, Pauline Harmon, Kathleen Daugherty, Faye Barber, Helen Sharp, and Patricia Burress; brothers, Lonas, J.B., Curtis Lee, Tommy Barber and Johnny Harmon; special brother-in-law, Frank Braden and nephew, Phillip Braden; fathers-in-law, Leo Braden and Odeva Comer.
Nancy is survived by: Loving husband of 51 years Francis "Buck" Braden; daughter, Frances-Lee (Joe) Dougherty; bonus daughter, Tina (Danny) Smith; bonus son, Benji (Stephanie) Braden; grandchildren, Haylynn, Leigh, Grace, Holley, Phillip, David, Nathan, Bailey, Abbey, Garrett, Duncan, Ryker, Harlon and Grayson; sister, Alma Barber; sister and best friend, Bessie Braden; mother-in-law, Beulah Braden Comer; sisters-in-law, Barbara, Margaret, Cindy Barber, Irene Harmon, Linda (L.A.) Coffman and Lecia (Jack) Trammell; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Nancy was a loving wife and mother and a devoted grandmother. She loved working puzzle books and spending time with her family.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Jones Mortuary is in charge of all the arrangements of Nancy Braden.