Ora Lee Brackett Obituary (1916 - 2001)

Ora Lee Brackett, 85, of Taylorville, died at 5:30 pm Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield. She was born on September 22, 1916 in Macon, Mississippi, the daughter of Willie Lee and Julia B. Bland Ike. She married Theola Brackett, Sr in Macon, Mississippi and he preceded in death in November 1986. Mrs. Brackett was a homemaker, and had previously been employed by the Frisina Hotel and the Dan Reese Family. She was a member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church of Taylorville. Surviving are 2 Sons, Theola Brackett, Jr and wife Patricia of Springfield, IL and L.C. Brackett and wife Rosella of Hillsbrough, NJ. There are 7 Daughters, Viola Harris and special friend John Evans of Taylorville; Julia Craig - Springfield, IL; Susie Beemen and husband Jim - Taylorville; Mary Ellington and husband James - Springfield; Martha Bates - Springfield, IL; Carolyn Hale and husband Albert - Minneapolis, MN and Roberta Stapleton and husband David of Springfield, IL. Special Aunt, Lucy Bland - Taylorville. There are 24 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Edward Brackett and one grandson Ray R. Grayned, Jr. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 11, 2001 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville with Minister Greg Swango officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.