Lorraine Ratley Braswell

Lorraine Ratley Braswell of Wilson passed at her home on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Neal Kirk and Peggy O’Donnell Ratley; husband and grandson, Charles and Kaleb Braswell, and her brother, Jeff Ratley.

She is survived by her two sons, Aaron and Brandon Braswell; brother, Jerry Ratley; sister, Charlene Ratley Quinn; brother-in-law, Joe Quinn, and many nephews and nieces; her childhood best friend, Evelyn Dale Hughes and her beloved cat, Mr. Kitty.

Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.