Frances Paschal Bracy

Frances Paschal Bracy, 96, of Siler City, NC and Sanford, NC died Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Parkview Rest and Retirement Center, Sanford. Mrs. Bracy was born in Chatham County on August 27, 1918 daughter of Charlie and Flossie (Temple) Paschal. She was raised in Bonlee, NC and moved to Richmond, Virginia to attend the Medical College of Virginia nursing program. She was a Registered Nurse and worked many years in the Richmond area. It was there she met and married, the love of her life, Wilson Bracy. They retired to Lewisetta, Virginia and enjoyed owning and operating a Marina for several years. Wilson Bracy died in 1991 and Frances moved back to Siler City, NC and reconnected with family and friends. She started attending Siler City Presbyterian Church and enjoyed the fellowship of the people there. Due to health issues Frances first moved to the Bayberry Inn in Sanford, and then to Parkview Retirement Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilson Bracy; a sister, Gladys Kerrick; brothers, Wade Paschal and Robert Paschal. She is survived by niece, Linda Paschal Comer and husband, Carroll Comer of Robbins, NC; nephews, Phil Paschal and wife, Marti of Matthews, NC and John Paschal and wife, Suzy of Sanford, NC; special great nieces, Rebecca Drake and husband, Robbie of Siler City and other great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Siler City Presbyterian Church. The funeral will be Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Siler City Presbyterian Church, 720 W. 3rd St., Siler City, NC with Rev. Richard LaDew and Rev. Sue Flippin officiating. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, Bonlee. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com