of Conway, AR
March 3, 1934 - July 16, 2025
Mary Eleanor Gaddy Bratcher
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Eleanor ''Ellie'' Gaddy Bratcher, 91, on July 16, 2025 in Conway, Arkansas. Mary Eleanor was born on March 3, 1934 in Green Hill, Arkansas to William Carmi Gaddy, Sr and Athalea Jenny Cloud.
Throughout her life, Ellie was known for her devotion to family, love for the Lord and the delicious meals around the table she shared with countless neighborhood kids and adults alike. She never missed a chance to cheer on her grandkids at sporting events. Ellie was an incredibly present and loving ''Mamaw'' to her grandkids and extended family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Ellie is survived by her son, Rex Davis and wife, Jenny of Vilonia; daughter, Gena Bunker and husband, Russ of Conway; grandchildren, Daniel (Ginger) Roberts, Charlie Roberts, Jason (Ashley) Heath, Heather (Brent) Hendrickson, Chris (Charlene) Morrow, Chelsey Hess, Ridge (Mariah) Davis, Chloe (Hayden) Hathcote and Alyson (Hunter) Swoboda, Chelsi (Coby) Applewhite, Brianna (Justin) Southerland, Cody Pelham and Chase Bunker and great-grandchildren, Brooke, Jackson, Cash, Tess, James Bodie, Shepherd, Hope, Cameron, Taylor, Sawyer, Hart, Cooper, Sunnie, Stetson, Madilyn, Preslynn, Jaxton, Ayden, Kinsley, Addie, Evan and Mckinnah.
Mrs. Bratcher is also survived by her incredible caregiver, Normesha ''Mesha'' Bell. Mesha has been our angel on earth. The family would also like to extend our appreciation to the staff at Superior Health and Rehab and those that have been dedicated to her care.
Ellie was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Carrel Eugene Bratcher; brothers, William ''Bill'' Gaddy and Eugene ''Wilbur'' Gaddy; sister, Marjorie ''Marge'' (Gaddy) Gough; sons, Michael Bratcher and Rusty Bratcher; daughters, Deborah Heath and Sandra K. Roberts and grandson, Dylan Murphy and great-granddaughter, Rosie Mae Applewhite.
A service to honor Ellie's life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am at Roller-McNutt in Conway with a visitation preceding at 9:00am. A small graveside service will be held following the service at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway, Arkansas.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 15013277727.
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10 Condolence(s)
Amanda wooley
Saturday, July 19, 2025
She was an amazing woman she was like a Grandma to me she will be missed forever i remember helping her Check her mail used to Sit with her for hours just to talk about anything
Kim Wooley-Corbitt
Friday, July 18, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Ms Bratcher passing away. We loved her dearly and she will be missed by me and Amanda so much! She was like another grandmother to Amanda. May God bless each of you.
Eva Tilley
Friday, July 18, 2025
To all of her family and friends, James and I loved her as if she was ours too. We've never had a finer set of neighbors. Her and Sonny were the best. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Kevin Long
Friday, July 18, 2025
Rex Gina grandkids so sorry for your loss, Aunt EllieGodspeed and thank you for always being so good to me love Kevin
Angela Hunsicker
Friday, July 18, 2025
Rex and Gena, I'm so sorry to hear about you mother. Fond memories of many years ago in the house on the lake. You both and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donald Long
Friday, July 18, 2025
I am happy knowing that my sweet Aunt Ellie is now and forever with my "Great" Uncle Sunny and our Father in Heaven, we will all be together one day.
Mary Carole Bratcher
Friday, July 18, 2025
I'm thinking of all of the family and of the times we had. Peace be with Ellie's spirit.
Jan Graham Cahill
Friday, July 18, 2025
Dear Gena and family,
Your mother was a precious soul. I'm glad I knew her.
I'm praying for everyone that knew her and that will miss her.
With lots of Love,
Jan Cahill
Mistie Virden, LPN
Thursday, July 17, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. It has been my pleasure knowing Mrs. Bratcher and taking care of her for the last 13 months.
Gayle Gough
Thursday, July 17, 2025
To my lovely cousins and their families, my best wishes and thoughts of healing as you honor Ellie and her bright light she shared with family and friends. A sweet and caring spirit full of laughter and concern for others that she shared with us throughout her life, a spirit that will surely be missed not never forgotten. Much love, Gayle.