Kelli Michelle Dugger Bratcher was born in Waynesboro, TN on October 24, 1975 to the union of her parents the late Mr. James Clay Dugger and Mrs. Ruby Nell Franks Dugger. She was raised in Waynesboro, attending school, cheerleading in Middle School, and graduating from Wayne County High in Waynesboro with the class of 1993. Afterwards she would meet and marry Greg Bratcher on April 12, 1996 and the two would make Waynesboro their home, raising their children and setting deep roots in the community. She and her husband are members of the First Baptist Church in Waynesboro.
She enjoyed working with the public as she spent 18 years working at the local Piggly Wiggly in Waynesboro eventually being promoted to Assistant Manager. Following her occupational years, she made her domestic duties the focal point of her life. She kept herself busy cleaning, cooking and caring for the needs of her family before her own.
In her leisure time she could be found watching “True Crime’ documentaries and working crossword puzzles however she held no other moments closest to her heart than the moments spent with family especially her grandchildren.
Mrs. Kelli Michelle Dugger Bratcher passed from this life in Waynesboro, TN making her stay on this earth some 50 years.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband of 30 years Gregory Bratcher; children Peyton Bratcher, Hanna Dugger and Colin Bratcher wife Brooke; grandchildren Wyatt Bratcher, Bexlee Bratcher, Leighton Bumphus, Neely Hickerson, Abel Bratcher, Davis Bratcher and soon to be William Clay Bratcher all of Waynesboro; siblings Karla Dugger Clanton, Jenny Dugger, Jason Dugger, Michael Dugger wife Ashley; as well as several nieces and nephews; other family members and loved ones
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Jansen Bratcher and sister Shannan Dugger
Visitation with the Bratcher family will begin Thursday October 15, 2026 beginning from 5:00 pm till 9:00 pm and again on Friday October 16, 2026 from 10;00 am till 12;30 pm with graveside services being held at Buchanan Cemetery at 1;00 pm with N.J. Pope officiating. Burial will follow in the Buchanan Cemetery.
