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Willie Mae Braudy Obituary

A beautiful Christian life drifted away from us Friday, March 29, 2013. Mrs. Willie Mae Anderson Braudy, "Bobbie" to family and friends, was born May 17, 1917, in Centreville, Miss. She married James "Peter" Braudy on January 8, 1946, and they shared more than 46 years together. She raised one son, Alphonzo Massey Sr. and assisted in the rearing of Sharon H. Dunbar and Renee Howard. She will forever be remembered and loved by those who survive her: her son, Alonzo; a sister, Elizabeth Drisdell; grandchildren, Suzanne Massey, Alisha Massey, Antoinette Henry, Willie Nicole Henry and Patrick Henry, and all of their children, her great-grandchildren; her godchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, a brother and two grandsons. Visitation will take place Friday, April 5, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1st Pilgrim Calvary MBC, Hwy. 73, Geismar. Religious service on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, Gonzales, (225) 647-2780.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 4 to Apr. 6, 2013.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

melvina d wilson & family

April 6, 2013

albertha joseph williams

April 5, 2013

Karen Cornish

April 5, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Karen Cornish & Famiy

April 5, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

RAY POPULARS

April 5, 2013

We are thinking about and praying for your comfort. May God bless and keep you all.

Shirley and Don Gaines, Jr

April 5, 2013

Thanking God for a christian life well lived.God bless you the family.

Coco and Vallery Families

April 5, 2013

I will truly miss the good times I had the chance to spent with my great aunt "bobby". Bo, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

Isaac Cornish Jr.

April 5, 2013

The Smallest things can change our lives, one hand reaching out to another one prayer whispered in faith one moment that shines with His presence. Thinking of you and your family.

Dinah Ambeau-Scott

April 5, 2013

Braudy Family, I will miss Ms Bobby and her smile. Bo, you and your family have my deepest felt sympathy during this very difficult time. May God give you peace and comfort.

Susan Ealy Bland

April 4, 2013

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