Marsha Bratton

Marsha Bratton, age 85, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully at the Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility on Thursday, January 16, 2025, with her brother by her side. 

Born Marsha Ruth Smith in Middlesboro, KY on August 21, 1939, Marsha moved to Michigan shortly after graduating from Middlesboro High School in 1957.  Following her retirement from the Oakland County government, she returned to Middlesboro approximately 20 years ago.  After her return, Marsha served as Regent of the local DAR chapter, served as a director then President of the Bell County Historical Society and Museum, and as Treasurer of the local Elks lodge.  She was also a member of the Red Hatters and League of Women Voters.  Her passion was genealogy, researching her family tree for several generations back and spending countless hours helping others research theirs.  

Marsha was preceded in death by her father, Mardue Allen Smith; mother, Lillian Littrell; and stepfather, Roy Littrell.

Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Russell (Rene) Bratton and Charles (Jody) Bratton of Michigan; brother, Dennis Smith of Harrogate, TN; two granddaughters, Elaina (Steven) Grgurich and Katie Lillian Bratton; one great-grandson, Maddox Matthew Grgurich all of Michigan; and one nephew, Steven Smith of Jacksboro, TN. 

Per Marsha's request, she was cremated and a private memorial service honoring her life will be held at a later date.  

Online register book and condolences are available at www.cawoodfh.com. 

All arrangements for Marsha Bratton are under the care of Cawood Funeral Home, Middlesboro, KY.