Gracie Lucille Bratcher age 93, of Smithville passed away July 23, 2026, at N H C of Smithville. She was born June 20, 1933, in Smithville to her parents the late, Floyd & Lona Mai Curtis Lawson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Billy Jack Bratcher; son, Milton Wallace Bratcher; and special nephew, Michael Campbell. Ms. Bratcher was a member of the Old Fashion Freewill Baptist Church and was retired from Judkins Nursery. She is survived by four grandchildren, Jennifer (Nelson) Davis, Jimmy (Nikki) Martin, Chris (Barbara) Martin all of Smithville and Allen (Roberta) Wilkerson of Ohio; eight great-grandchildren, Leah & Ian Davis, Braden, Kiley, Nate, Destiny, Gavin, Keely, Briley and Peyton: two great-great grandchildren; sister, Mai Nell Melton; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Bratcher; best friends, Judy Alsup and Pam Bratcher; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 2PM Monday July 27, 2026, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Bratcher officiating with burial to follow at Banks-Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday July 27, 2026, 10AM until the time of the service at 2PM. The family would like to say a special “Thank You” to Gentiva Hospice and N H C Healthcare of Smithville for the love and care shown to Ms. Bratcher. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations to be made to Banks-Pisgah Cemetery in memory of Ms. Gracie. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Bratcher family.
