Elnora Bowden Braswell
October 5, 1929 ~ January 4, 2024
CASTALIA – Elnora Bowden Braswell went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2024. Born October 5, 1929, in Franklin County.
Elnora was a loving Granny and Grandma to everyone who knew her, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a farmer’s wife and homemaker, raising and keeping many children in her home. She was an avid quilter, and made all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren a quilt.
Elnora was preceded in death by her husband, Talmadge Louis “TL” Braswell; her parents, Herbert, and Addie Bowden; grandson, Brandon Braswell; sister, Eloise Hux; brothers, Billy Bowden and Pete Bowden; and daughters-in-law Dianne Braswell and Betty Braswell.
Elnora is survived by her children, Marie Braswell, Richard Braswell (Laura), Tim Braswell, James Braswell (Beth) all of Castalia, and Nancy Thompson (Gary) of Newport, NC; grandchildren Teresa Kost, Sarah Hill, Kimberly Brittingham, Michael Thompson, Travis Thompson, Ashleigh Thompson, Brandi Kost, Skylar Kost, Heather Bunn, William Allen Braswell, and Michael Braswell; great-grandchildren Elijah Brittingham, Siera Kost, Katylyn Brittingham, Annie Kost, Gregory Kost, Victoria Hill, Tyler Bunn, Emma Bunn, Hailey Bunn, and Adam Braswell; great-great-grandchildren, Lux, Elena, Franklin, and Ezra, sister’s Anna Baines of Spring Hope, Jeannette Dunnavant of VA and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted on January 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Rocky Mount. A visitation will be held prior to funeral service at 1 PM in the parlor of Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A private burial with the family will be held at a later date.
The family would like to say a special thanks to Melissa Shackleford, Nicole Jordan, and Kelly Lassiter with Hospice of Wilson for their compassionate care during her illness.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Wilson, 1901 Tarboro Street SW, Suite 301, Wilson, NC 27893.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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“Granny” welcomed me in with open arms at a time I needed someone to help guide me and she took time with me to watch the Walton’s and to teach me quilting. I have a lot of memories with her but my favorite is quilting my grandma a quilt. My other is her staying up til midnight this year and ringing in the new year with her 💗 She taught me a simpler way of life and her legacy will never be forgotten by me.
My Great Aunt Elnora was the kindest woman. She always made me feel so welcome! I have so many memories making mud pies with cousins at her house, chasing guinea hens, eating yummy meals! She had the best hugs and the sweetest smiles. Since we lost Nanny every time i hugged her we both just had tears. I know Nanny was there at Heavens gates waiting for her. We will miss her so much!
I thank Granny for spending time and sharing her love of quilting with my daughter, Heidi. Heidi has been able to make several meaningful quilts for her family.
With love and respect,
Jill Moye