Bessie was born in Picayune Mississippi on Friday, August 25, 1944 to Maggie Lawson and RG Malone. She grew up and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where she completed her formal education at University of Nevada Las Vegas where she later became an English professor. She married Clemon Braggs on March 14, 1964. They raised a beautiful family together.
Bessie worked for the Economic Opportunity Board before coming to work for the Community Food Bank where she became the Executive Director and served for over 20 years.
Bessie has always been community-focused. She was among the founders of the historic West Side D Street Festival and she twice served as the Grand Marshall of the Martin Luther King Day parade. She participated in countless fundraisers and community events.
One of the true markers of Bessie’s life is her faith. She looked to her Lord and Savior for guidance and comfort and welcomed His peace into her heart. She was a member of Captives Free Christian Church led by Pastor Billy G. Miller.
Bessie leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Clemon Braggs; sons Ricky Braggs and Mark Braggs; daughters Rhonda Braggs and Angela Proby; brothers and sisters; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; beloved extended family and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Harry Lawson, her sister Colleen McCullum and her sons Barry Braggs and Andre Ridley.
A viewing will be held at Palm Mortuary 1325 N Main St, Las Vegas, NV on Thursday April 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday April 19 at 11 a.m. at New Jerusalem Worship Center 1818 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmmortuary.com for the BRAGGS family.
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