Reba Randolph Braswell's Obituary
Reba Randolph Braswell, 74, of Crawfordville, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.
Reba was born June 13, 1948, in Apalachicola, to the late Cleveland Weems and Veneita F. (Smiles) Randolph. Reba was the first baby delivered at the first hospital in Apalachicola – a renovated Army barracks at the airport, which is now named Cleve Randolph Field. She was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and was a Eucharistic Minister for many years.
Reba is survived by her husband, Harry Braswell, two sons, Deen and Bryan, and two grandchildren, Braden and Brianna; brother, Cleveland Weems (Randy) Randolph Jr. (Laura); sisters, Renn Edenfield (Gary) and Rhonda Hart (Gary); Uncle Fred B. and Aunt Jean FitzGerald; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Cleveland Weems and Veneita F. (Smiles) Randolph; her grandparents Fred B. and Veneita FitzGerald and Willie Fred and Rebecca Randolph; and Uncle William J. (Billy) and Aunt Sally Howell.
Reba grew up in Apalachicola and graduated from Chapman High School in 1966. She loved her dearest teachers, friends, and being the head majorette. Through the years, she enjoyed helping to organize the yearly class reunions and having lunch with her “Club 66” friends.
Reba and Harry were married in August 1968 and lived in Breckenridge, Texas, and Altamonte Springs before returning to Apalachicola in 1976, where Reba worked as the office manager and medical assistant for Dr. Chai. She loved her patients who often became dear friends.
Reba’s kind and generous heart is remembered by many. Her family believes this is not goodbye because of her very strong faith in God that she shared with others. Her devoted caregiver, husband Harry, provided loving care throughout her illness. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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