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Fern Augusta Bragg went home to be with our Lord on July 5, 2007, at the age of 94. Family was by her side. The former Fern Augusta Kuenstler was born on September 20, 1912 in Sweet Home, Texas. She graduated from South San Antonio High School and, thereafter, attended Draughans Business College, where she studied for a career in business. Fern had many interests in life, but chief among them were her family and faith. She took great pride in the success and accomplishments of her son Cecil O. Bragg, Jr. and the family that he created with his loving wife Barbara. Nothing brought her more joy over the years than her granddaughters Robin and Brenda, and the families they both nurtured with her kind and gentle guidance. Ferns faith was strong and constant. She had been a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church since 1952 and a member of Martha Circle, UMW. Fern was Past Matron of San Antonio Radiant Chapter, O.E.S. All who knew her, be it family, friends or neighbors, will remember her keen sense of humor, beautiful smile and sweet spirit. All these attributes combined into the grace and contentment that we witnessed in her later years. In a work life that spanned more than 55 years, Fern set a fine example of determination, steadfastness and loyalty. Throughout this time she had only four employers. The first was Stafels Feed & Seed Store. Thereafter, she worked at Joskes Department Store, the Paul Anderson Office Supply Company and the A&A Pump Company from which she retired when she was 75 years young. Fern was regularly involved in her community and church related activities. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, various UMW Circles over the years, the PTA and a member of long standing in the San Antonio Business & Professional Womens Association. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Kuenstler; step-father Frank Cole; mother Ruth Cole; husband, Cecil Olan Bragg, Sr.; and brother, Dick Kuenstler. Fern is survived by one sister, Maxine Eastwood; her son, Cecil O. Sonny Bragg, and wife Barbara; granddaughters Robin Grant, and her husband David, and Brenda Lychner, and her husband Joe; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Annie Grant, and Rachel and Colton Lychner. Surviving nieces include Dickie Reinhart and husband Bill, Doris Eichman and husband Delbert, and Vicki Deuel and husband Sonny. Surviving nephews include Ernie Eastwood, along with Terry Eastwood and wife Cheryl. Surviving cousins abound. Visitation to honor Ferns life will be Monday, July 9, 2007 from 6-8 oclock in the evening. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 12 oclock noon at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. Dr. Kevin McCallon of Kingwood First Baptist Church and Cheryl Owen of St. Marks United Methodist Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be: David Grant; Joe Lychner; Andrew Grant; Terry Eastwood; Buddy Reinhart; and Chris Eichman. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie Eastwood, Bill Reinhart, and Delbert Eichman. Heartfelt gratitude is extended to Peter and Mary Ghinga who cared so dearly for Fern. Memorial contributions may be made to the Homebound Ministry of Kingwood First Baptist Church, 2303 Tree Lane, Kingwood, Texas 77339 or to Memorial Hermann Hospice, 9813 Memorial, Suite H, Humble, Texas 77338.

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Fern Augusta Bragg

September 20, 1912 - July 5, 2007