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In Memory Of
Dorothy L. Bracken
1929
2013
Dorothy L. Bracken
Dec 28, 1929 — Mar 28, 2013
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Dorothy L. Bracken, 83, Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at a local hospital.
Dorothy was born December 28, 1929 in Topeka, the daughter of Art and Catherine Carder.
She was employed as a manager with Howard Johnsons and later at Aldersgate Village.
Survivors include sons, Alfred "David" Bracken, Morgan H. Bracken, both of Topeka; daughter, Christine Minyard, Cedar Park, TX; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Gary L. Bracken; grandson, Wesley Sorrells; brother, Junior Carder; and sister, Gwen Angel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Dorothy will lie in state at the funeral home after 3:00 p.m. on Monday and visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cat Association of Topeka, 1719 SW Gage, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Dorothy was born December 28, 1929 in Topeka, the daughter of Art and Catherine Carder.
She was employed as a manager with Howard Johnsons and later at Aldersgate Village.
Survivors include sons, Alfred "David" Bracken, Morgan H. Bracken, both of Topeka; daughter, Christine Minyard, Cedar Park, TX; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Gary L. Bracken; grandson, Wesley Sorrells; brother, Junior Carder; and sister, Gwen Angel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Dorothy will lie in state at the funeral home after 3:00 p.m. on Monday and visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cat Association of Topeka, 1719 SW Gage, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Monday, April 1, 2013
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Parker-Price & Davidson
Service
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Parker-Price & Davidson
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