Alma Cribbs Bragg passed away on Sunday June 3rd, while under the exemplary care of the Ogeechee Area Hospice, in Statesboro, Georgia. Alma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was born on May 19, 1931 to Robert Lee and Pearl Kangeter Cribbs of Stilson, Georgia. She and her twin brother Alvis (Bo) graduated from Stilson High School in 1948.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Reginald M.; daughter, Barbara (Bobbie); grandson-in-law, Shane Keim; sister, Christine C. Smith; brothers, Leon, James, and her twin Alvis (Bo); and brother-in-law, William A. Bragg of Augusta.
She is survived by her daughters Christine B. Smith of Stilson, Mary B. (Ben) Buie of Brooklet, Regina B.
(Alan) Blair of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Kristin B. (Ben) Purvis, Alison B. Keim, Ashley B. (Corey)
Hendrix, Elizabeth S. (George) Walton, William R. Smith; brother, Russell (Gloria) Cribbs of Pembroke; sisters-in-law, Myrtle Cribbs of Stilson, Jenny Bragg of Augusta, Virginia (Terry) Nesmith of Nevils; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends, particularly
Jimmy Hagans, whom she regarded as a son.
Her family was blessed to have three additional caregivers for Alma during the last two years of her life.
These wonderful women; Lori Dodson, Debbie Connor, and Shirley Bath were considered family by Alma.
Alma had an unwavering sense of family and her home was always open. She was a generous supporter of her children and grandchildren in their school, community, and church activities. She was a determined advocate for the rights of children with special needs like her daughter Bobbie, and was committed to the services provided through High Hope – Pineland Services. Alma was a lifelong member of Old Fellowship Baptist Church in Stilson and attended regularly until she was no longer able to do so.
She also enjoyed socializing with friends. Alma was a member of the Ladies’ Card Club of Stilson, and was an active participate in the Statesboro Senior Citizens/Bulloch County Recreation Department and was a member of their Kazoo Band. She was also a member of the Brooklet/Arcola Homemakers’ Club.
Alma’s family and friends truly loved her. She will be missed, but the memory of her nurturing spirit and influence will continue.
Visitation will be at Hodges-Moore Funeral Home in Statesboro Sunday, June 10, from 5 until 7pm.
Funeral services will be on Monday, June 11, at 11am at Old Fellowship Baptist Church in Stilson with Dr.
Reland Morgan officiating. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. Various nephews will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice,
P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, GA 30459 or Old Fellowship Baptist Church, Cemetery Fund, 5526 US Highway 80 E, Brooklet, GA 30415.
Please visit our online memorial at www.hodgesmoore.com to sign the guest book and share fond memories with the Bragg family.
Hodges-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
