Dorothy Ellen Braswell Obituary
The passing of Dorothy Ellen Braswell of Valdosta, Georgia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 20, 2025 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Ellen Braswell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Lauger Chappell and Edress Cooper Chappell; her brother Fred Chappell; her nephew Michael Chappell; and her son-in-law Warren Coats.
She is survived by: her daughters, Cynthia Morris Coats (late Warren Coats) of Valdosta, Beth Dasher of Valdosta, Emma Kanawha Braswell-Phillips (Joshua Phillips) of Valdosta and Rebecca Ellen Braswell of Sweetwater, Tennessee.; her grandchildren, Lauren Coats Schmidt (Kurtis Schmidt), Callie Coats Shepard (Kevin Shepard), Cameron Phillips and McKenzie Dasher; her great grandchildren, Elijah Schmidt, Samantha, Hannah, Caleb and Olivia Shepard; her brother Randall Chappell of Wrightsville, Georgia; her sister-in-law Brenda Chappell of Chula; and her sibling's children, Belinda Coleman (Tom), Ferrell Chappell (Lindsey) and Doug Chappell.
A reception will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 108 W Park Ave, Valdosta, GA 31602.