Jennifer Bragg
May 19, 1947 - July 04, 2016
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Jennifer Bragg
May 19, 1947 - July 04, 2016
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Jennifer j. Bragg, 69, of charleston, died peacefully at home on july 4, 2016 after a long 8 year battle with cancer.
Born on may 19, 1947 in mckeesport, pa, she grew up in pleasant hills outside of pittsburgh. Jennifer attended waynesburg college and graduated with a master’s degree from wvu school of social work. She taught social work at wv college of graduate studies from 1977 to 1980 and at the charleston center of wvu school of social work from 1980 to 1988.
Her professional career continued at doctor’s hospital in south charleston from 1988 to 1990 and ended as a clinical social worker at camc general from 1990 to 2012 where she worked for the renal transplant program and dialysis unit. She dearly loved helping her patients receive the treatments that they needed to lead longer, healthier lives and proudly wrote the quarterly renal transplant newsletter for camc.
Jennifer is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, william r. Bragg, dds of charleston. She considered her children, e. Alexis bragg, md, of los angeles, ca, william l. Bragg, md, of charleston, wv, and barbara j. Bragg, whnp, of baltimore, md, her greatest joy in life and derived great pleasure from their personal and professional achievements.
She was predeceased by her parents, lawrence and dorothy jones, as well as her beloved niece, amy tapparo, and is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, dorothy and dr. Gerald johnston, of bethesda, md, her brother, norris jones, of west mifflin, pa, and her sister-in-law and her husband, carolyn bragg goff and william goff, of charleston, sc, as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.
Her closest companion and best friend was her dog, jack.
Jennifer was an avid quilter, loving the vivid colors of batiks, and leaves behind many beautiful quilts that were pieces of her heart. She was also a gifted gardener and voracious reader.
Jennifer was raised in the episcopal church as a child and drifted away as her life got busy, but always considered herself a spiritual person and prayed daily in her own personal relationship with her lord and savior jesus christ.
The family would like to especially thank and acknowledge the loving care and support provided by hospicecare of west virginia.
In lieu of floral tributes, she wanted contributions to be made to the end stage renal disease fund at camc foundation, 3412 staunton ave., charleston, wv 25304 (id code: 939-23).
Services will be held at barlow-bonsall funeral home, charleston, wv. Visitation will be saturday july 9, 2016 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm with a brief service following at 5:00pm.
6 responses to Jennifer Bragg
Tashea King says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
Hello,
My Name Is Tashea. I Did Not Know Mrs. Bragg Personally But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death. I Have Experienced The Pain That Comes From Losing Someone Close To Me So My Heart Moves Me To Share With Others What Has Helped Me To Cope At Such A Difficult Time.
I First Want To Say That I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. I Do Not Know If You Are A Bible Reader Or Not And I Hope I Do Not Offend Anyone, But The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort Is The One Found At 2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4. It Says, “Praised Be The God And Father Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father Of Tender Mercies And The God Of All Comfort Who Comforts Us In All Our Trials So That We May Be Able To Comfort Others In Any Sort Of Trial With The Comfort That We Receive From God.” I Would Like To Share With You The Comfort I Have Received From God. He Promises At John 5: 28, 29 That “The Hour Is Coming In Which All Those In The Memorial Tombs Will Hear His Voice And Come Out, Those Who Did Good Things To A Resurrection Of Life, And Those Who Practiced Vile Things To A Resurrection Of Judgment.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Not Only Welcome Back To Life Our Loved Ones We Have Lost, But We Will Also Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Ever Again. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time. If You Need Anything Or Would Like To Know More About What The Bible Says About The Future, Feel Free To Contact Me. Have A Great Day.
Ben Sullivan says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Previous Neighbor
Location: Charleston West Virginia
I Grew Up On The Street Where Mrs. Bragg Raised Her Family And Have Fond Memories Of Her Kindness And Love Of Life. I Will Be Out Of Town For The Ceremony But Send My Thoughts And Best Wishes To The Family.
Marie Newcomb-Lewis says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Former Student
Location: Beckley West Virginia
Dear Bragg Family,
I Am So Sorry To Hear Of Your Loss. I Am One Of The Many Individuals That Jennifer Mentored First As An Instructor And Later As A Professional Peer. She Was A Great Teacher And Example For All Of The Social Work Community. I Am Grateful For The Times That I Had With Her. She Will Be Greatly Missed. Keeping You All In My Thoughts And Prayers.
Marie Newcomb-Lewis, Msw
Sally And Jim Preston says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Bill And Family ,
Please Know You Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers. It Has Been A Long ,Drawn Out Ordeal For All, Especially Jennifer. You Must Feel Relief That She Is Now At Peace And Free Of Pain.
Trusting The Days Ahead Will Get Easier. Take Care.
Sally And Jim
Eric And Cyndi Persily says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Bill-Please Accept Our Most Sincere Condolences On The Loss Of Your Mother. Your Family Is In Our Thoughts And Prayers. Eric And Cyndi Persily