Bettye M. Braxter
April 20, 1938 - March 9, 2018
On Friday March 9, 2018, Bettye M. Braxter transitioned peacefully at the age of 79 at her residence. She was born on April 20, 1938 in Armour, North Carolina to Henry Mitchell and Lizzie Brown Mitchell. Mrs. Braxter was preceded in death by her husband John M. Braxter. She was a graduate of the University of Bridgeport and retired from Mental Health Connecticut after many years of service. Her memory will be cherished by two daughters; Stephanie Omorogbe and Cherida Thompson, one son; Alvin Nash, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, two sisters; Sarah Scott and Brenda Forbes, two brothers Michael Jeter and Paul Jeter and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM followed by a service of celebration at 11:00 AM at Grace Baptist Church, 17 West Ave. Norwalk, CT. with Rev. Daniel Hickman, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, CT. Services entrusted to Graves Medley Funeral Services.
On Friday March 9, 2018, Bettye M. Braxter transitioned peacefully at the age of 79 at her residence. She was born on April 20, 1938 in Armour, North Carolina to Henry Mitchell and Lizzie Brown Mitchell. Mrs. Braxter was preceded in death by... View Obituary & Service Information