Eleanor Bobbitt Bragg

Eleanor Ruth Bobbitt Bragg, 90, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, October 02, 2018 at Fairmont Crossing in Amherst. She was the wife of the late Bernard F. Bragg. Born in Lynchburg, July 3, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Moss Bobbitt and Ella Gilliam Bobbitt. She was always energetic and full of life and remained independent throughout her life. She was a loving wife and mother, and she cherished her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Danny Bragg. She is survived by two daughters, Diane Tomlin of Monroe and Valarie Shinn and husband Daryl of Sarasota, FL; 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. A service celebrating her life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Goldsmith officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 at Whitten Monelison Chapel.