Frances Louise Bracy 1931-2010
Frances Louise Bracy, 78, Bluffton, died at 3 a.m., July 26, 2010, at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima. She was born July 28, 1931, to Kenneth and Elizabeth (Fletcher) Risner in Carey, Ohio. She married Wilbur L. Bracy on Sept. 30, 1956, and he survives.
Mrs. Bracy worked at Ohio Bell in Findlay and had worked at Balmer's Clothing Store (later Uhlman's), Bluffton. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ where she served on various committees. She was a 1951 graduate of Vanlue High School.
Survivors in addition to her husband are Jennifer L. Bracy, Bluffton, Stephen (Robin) Bracy, Bay Village, Ohio, a sister, Virginia Bright, Norwalk, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service is at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 29, at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton. Rev. Donald Rock and Rev. Bruce Steinhard will officiate.
Visitation is Wednessday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton and one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Burial is in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to St. John's United Church of Christ, the American Kidney Foundation or to the donor's choice.
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