Bessie Bracey Obituary
We bid farewell to Bessie Bracey (Camden, South Carolina), born in Kershaw, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 27, 2026 at the age of 96. Bessie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eddie Drakeford and Della Catoe Drakeford; her grandparents, Robert and Elizabeth Kelly Catoe; her husband Carl Bracey; and her siblings, Ralph Drakeford, Wardell Drakeford and Earlene Cook.
She is survived by: her daughters, Josephine Billups of Camden, SC, Ruby Bell (Moses) of Ridgeway and Annie Bracey; her grandchildren, Demetria Billups Wooten, Moses "Tony" Bell (Chavonne) and DeRone Bell; her great grandchildren, Marchand Billups (Jasmine), DreShawn Bell (Lisa), SaRon Bell, Carley Bell and Alexandria Bell; her great great grandchild Harlem Blu Billups; her sister Lucille Bracey of Patterson; and her sister-in-law Mary Brevard of Camden. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
