Extracted from The News-Star (Monroe, LA)
Friday, June 13, 2008

BETTY JO PACE BRATTON

Riser Funeral Home
Columbia, LA

Memorial services for Betty Jo Pace Bratton will be held 10 AM Saturday, June 14, 2008, on the grounds outside of Hebert Community Church.

Mrs. Bratton was born August 5, 1935 and passed from this life Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Citizens Medical Center following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She worked over twenty years with Harry H. Winters, M.D. until his retirement. Dr. Winters was a dear and special friend to Betty and her entire family.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; M.T. ``Pat'' and Mary Lou Douglas Pace and her three sisters; Helen Cooper, Blanche Smith and Bea Lewis.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ellis C. Bratton and five daughters and their families; Sharon Alexander and her husband, Larry of Shreveport, Janet Bratton and her life partner, Sally Pound of Memphis, Carol Pool and her husband, Clark of Hebert, Mary Ann Bratton of Columbia and Betty K. Green and her life partner, Paul Cox of Columbia, six grandchildren; Loe Hornbuckle of Shreveport, Jessica Hall and her husband, Jess of Hebert, Madison Green and life partner, Tori Cole of Columbia, Corey Alexander of Shreveport, Jessie Cox and fiance, Donna Boyles of Grayson and Adrienne Cox of Columbia, her two brothers; Ray Pace and life partner, Carolyn of Farmerville and M.T. Pace and his wife, Hildarene of Minden and her sister; Ellen Smith and her husband, Carlton of Monroe. She is also survived by her very dear and beloved friend of many years, Betty Faye Douglas.

Betty leaves behind a wonderful legacy in her daughters and beloved grandchildren.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please donate to your local library or favorite charity.