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Margaret F. Bratcher, 87, Vero Beach

Written by: July 27 2009
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Margaret F. Bratcher, 87, of Vero Beach, died July 21, 2009, at Palm Garden of Vero Beach. She was a lifelong resident of Vero Beach.

She was a member of Tabernacle Ministries, Vero Beach, and a Salvation Army volunteer for many years. Survivors include her son, John Bratcher, of Vero Beach; brothers, Earl Jenkins and Ralph Jenkins, both of Vero Beach, and Cecil Jenkins, of Winter Beach; and two grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2864, Vero Beach, FL 32961.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. July 29 at Winter Beach Cemetery. The Rev. Dave Foster of Tabernacle Ministries, Vero Beach, will officiate.

Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.

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