Margaret Jean Braden

She was born on December 16, 1928, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Jerry and Mary Wooten Harris. Margaret went on to marry the love of her life, Frederick James Braden.

A longtime member of Gospel Lighthouse Baptist Church, Margaret will be remembered for her deep devotion to her faith and her active involvement in church ministries—particularly in prayer groups, food distribution, and outreach to the homeless. Her commitment to serving others was matched only by her love for her family.

Margaret, affectionately known as Jean, cherished time spent with loved ones—especially when it involved food. Some of her favorite gatherings included sharing meals featuring Church’s Chicken, Griff’s Burgers, cornbread, and mustard.

She is survived by her son, Freddie Braden and his wife Nancy; her brother, David Harris; grandchildren, Melanie Lynch, Tabatha Thedford, Jason Braden, Alisa Jean Caldwell, and Jeremy Braden; great-grandchildren, Blake Lawson, Shelbie Martin, Ashley Whitely Moore, Cameron Braden, Schyler Nichols, Beau Braden, Trace Braden, Brittany Braden, Brooklyn Braden, Bailey Braden, and Nenah Braden; and great-great-grandchildren, Graham Lawson, Sloane Lawson, Parker Lawson, Keegan Moore, Kooper Moore, Westin Braden, Clyde Braden, Haven Montalvo, Karlie Tyner, Karter Tyner, and Charlie Martin.

Welcoming her at Heaven’s gates are her beloved parents, Jerry and Mary Harris; her husband, Frederick Braden; and her son, Geary Lynn Braden, and her grandson, Christopher Casey Braden.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home, 1000 S Highway 175, Seagoville, TX 75159. A funeral service will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM, followed by a committal service at Black Oak Cemetery, 14440 Farm to Market Rd 69, Como, TX 75431.