Josette "Josie" Brafford

December 22, 1925 - April 3, 2015

Josette Brafford, age 89 of Perry died Friday, April 3, 2015 at Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard in Tallahassee, Florida.  She was born in Verviers, Belgium on December 22, 1925.  Josette moved to America on January 14, 1947 at the conclusion of World War II.  She journeyed by ship to Ellis Island in New York where she was met by her husband to be, Ned Brafford.  They were married on January 17, 1947 in Rhode Island and lived in North Carolina until 1954 when they moved to Perry, Florida and made their home.  Josie, as she was known by her friends, was a devoted Mother and wife. She was active in many civic organizations including the Perry Garden Club, Perry Woman’s Club and the DMH auxiliary. She has been an active member of the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Perry since 1954.   She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Ned and three children, Linda Rommes (Isadore) of Perry, Ron Brafford (Janet) and Rick Brafford (Susan) both of Tallahassee; nine granddaughters and 5 great grandsons as well as a host of nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Leonne Fils.   The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 7, at Beggs Funeral Home in Perry from 5:30 â€" 7:30 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at the Catholic Church in Perry, Florida on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception 2750 Byron Butler Parkway, Perry, Florida 32347 in Memory of Josette Brafford.  Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel is in charge of arrangements, to send condolences visit www.beggsfuneral.com.       Â