Georgie Mae Brackin

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Oct 05 2018 2:07 PM

Georgie Mae Brackin, 87 of Webb, AL passed away early Oct. 1, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Pensacola, after an extended illness.  The memorial service will be held at Trahans Family Funeral Home, 419 Yoakum Court, Pensacola, FL 32505 at 4:30pm on October 6th, 2018 with Joshua Hutchinson officiating.  The family will be accepting visitors at 7921 Early Drive Pensacola, FL 32534 after the memorial service.

     Born on June 9, 1931 in Cowarts, AL to George and Pearl Markham, she was the third in line of four girls, Vermel, Katie and Patricia.  She attended school in both Ashford and Rehobeth.  After high school she moved to Washington DC and worked with the FBI. She married her high school sweetheart on August 7, 1953 in San Francisco while he was serving his country in the Navy.   They later moved to South Florida where she worked in the banking industry.  After many years they returned home to Alabama.  Here, she not only worked at a local bank but she also helped on the farm.  She joined her sister at GTE and retired from the phone company after numerous years of service to care for her late husband.  She was also a volunteer with The Alzheimer’s Resource Center in Dothan for approximately 20 years, which she enjoyed immensely. “She was so good talking to caregivers.  Her calm, gentle voice and sweet, loving smile made people feel welcomed and loved when they called or visited our office.  She dried many tears, calmed fears, and symbolized hope to all of our caregivers, especially the wives caring for their husbands,” said Kay Jones.  

     Georgie was dedicated to her family and church. She was a lifelong member of Enon Church of Christ.   She was deeply loved and will be missed by all.

     Georgie was proceeded in death by her parents George and Pearl Markham and an infant brother.; her husband Ernest H. Brackin Sr.;  sister Vermel Brown; sister Katie Towns; her nephew, Allen Ammons.; her niece,; Cindajo Towns,;  and her step-granddaughter, Melissa S. Meyer.

     She is survived by her son Ernest Brackin Jr., and wife Lillian of Pensacola, Fl.; two daughters, Denese Meyer and husband Ival of Pensacola, FL., Amy Hutchinson and husband Matthew of Apopka, Fl.;  four grandsons, Kasey Goodrich and wife Brandy, Jason Brackin Sr. and wife Janet,  Joshua Hutchinson and wife Jacque,  and Jacob Hutchinson.; one granddaughter, Jennifer Simonds, two great granddaughters, Angelique Wise and Madison Simonds.; two great grandsons, Gregory Simonds III and Jason Brackin jr.; one sister, Pat Kriley of Butler PA.    A host of other brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws and nephews and nieces, cousins, one very close friend Kay Jones, and sister-in-law Hilda and husband Donald Bedsole whom visited on numerous occasions.

      In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Resource Center, P.O. Box 1170 Dothan, AL 36302 or to charity of choice.   

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