On June 19, 2024, Gloria Larene "Rene" Bragg, loving mother, Mawmaw, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 89.

Rene was born on September 7, 1934 in Haskell, AR to Kermit and Lillian (Gatlin) Phillips. She was a graduate of Harmony Grove High School. On June 20, 1953, she married Robert "Bob" Eugene Bragg. Together they raised two children, Robert Lindsey "Lindy" and Stacey Lanette (Brooks).

Rene was passionate, gentle and kind. She was known for her sweet spirit, humor, love and willingness to serve others. She loved listening to music and harmonizing, especially to the Eagles, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.

Rene was preceded in death by her father, mother, husband, daughter and sister, Dorothy "Dot" Tucker. She is survived by her son, grandchildren: Lana (Daletta) and Lacey Brooks, Tyler Bragg (Lynsey) and step-grandson Wayne Corner; great grandchildren: Chloe, Silas and Paisley Bragg, siblings: Barney, Charles and Tracy Phillips and Barbara "Bab" Rogers; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 21 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, June 22 at 10:00 am at Ten Mile Cemetery in Benton.

The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers Rene had over the past two years. Pleasant Hill's Daisy House, Elite Hospice and Mt. Carmel's Elijah's Place were all amazing.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Rene's name to her home church, Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church (Memo: Missions Fund), by mailing a check to 10019 Lily Dr, Benton, AR 72015 or visit crmbc.churchcenter.com/giving and select Missions.

And He walks with me

And He talks with me

And He tells me I am His own

And the joy we share as we tarry there

None other has ever known

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When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation

And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart

Then I shall bow, in humble adoration

And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art

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