Mrs. Bessie Mae Bracey

Bessie Mae Bracey was born February 15, 1939, in North, South Carolina to the late William and Mary Ellen (Robinson) Bell. Bessie transitioned into eternal life on Friday, October 20, 2023. Bessie joined Antioch Baptist Church in North, South Carolina at a young age and later joined Friendship Baptist Church where she served on the Jubilee Choir. She was educated in the public schools of Columbia, South Carolina and attended C. A. Johnson High School. She wed early to Henry Lee Bracey on November 23, 1953 and through that union they were blessed with 6 children. She was employed for more than 30 years as a faithful domestic worker who was adored by all she encountered. Bessie always had lick ups ready for the neighborhood kids during South Carolina's hot summer days and enjoyed cooking large meals for family and friends. She also enjoyed working her crossword puzzle books, music, dancing and spending time with family. When able, Bessie loved to travel visiting her sister in Boston, and her son in Missouri & Atlanta, and family trips to relax and enjoy family. In addition to her parents, Bessie was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Bracey; her sister, Inez Bell and her son, Henry Lee (Boot) Bracey Jr. Bessie is remembered and survived by: two daughters, Doris Noble and Phyllis (Curtis) Hollins of Columbia, SC; three sons, Nathaniel (Laverne) Bracey, Marvin (Dareline) Bracey both of Columbia, SC and Melvin (Patricia) Bracey of Atlanta, Ga.; 22 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; her sister, Willie Ann (Booker T.) Wilson of Boston, Ma and a host of other relatives and dear friends. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2023 at Friendship Baptist Church, 1237 House Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29204. Pastor A. A. Dicks, Sr., officiating. Interment to follow in the Promised Land Cemetery. Mrs. Bracey will lie in-state at the church one hour prior to service time. Public viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2023 and from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 30, 2023 at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home. Like our Facebook page: A. A. Dicks Funeral Home - Sullivan Chapel Add our Facebook Friend Page and leave a comment: A. A. Dicks FH

Mrs. Bessie Mae Bracey

February 15, 1939 - October 20, 2023