Ada Jane 'Patsy' Braden
December 24, 1932 - March 9, 2022
Ada Jane “Patsy” Murphy Braden, devoted wife and mother, passed away on March 9, 2022 in Hoover, Alabama. She was 89 years old and a resident of Oxford, Alabama. The youngest of nine children, she grew up in Newell, Alabama and graduated from Woodland High School. She loved baking, sewing, gardening and working with children. She was a member of Coldwater Baptist Church. Patsy is survived by her husband, Rudolph Braden; daughters Vickie Brymer (Larry), Cindy Dowdy (Myles) and Jane Pitts (Sherman); grandchildren Luke Brymer (Savannah), Andrew Brymer (Leah), Jessica Beike (Brooks), Elizabeth Dowdy, Sarah Pitts, and Mallory Pitts; as well as great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson Brannan and Persha Murphy; her daughter, Deborah Braden; and her siblings, Milton “Pete” Murphy, Clarice Murphy, Conard Murphy, William “Bill” Murphy, Henry Murphy, Harry Murphy, Tom Murphy, and Fairy Haynes. The family wishes to thank friends and neighbors for their kindnesses and prayers through the years, along with the staff of South Haven and Affinity Hospice. A graveside service will be directed by Miller Funeral Home and held at Jordan Chapel Cemetery in Newell, Alabama on Sunday, March 13 at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Myles Dowdy officiating.
Ada Jane “Patsy” Murphy Braden, devoted wife and mother, passed away on March 9, 2022 in Hoover, Alabama. She was 89 years old and a resident of Oxford, Alabama. The youngest of nine children, she grew up in Newell, Alabama and graduated... View Obituary & Service Information