Venita “Nene” Bratcher, 88, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, February 17 2024 at her home under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born on July 22, 1935 in Ohio County to the late Hershel and Elsie Bratcher. She loved her time spent in Florida with her many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Charles (Buddy) Bratcher and a daughter, Teresa Rice.
Those left to cherish her memory are daughters Debbie (Billy) Ward and Barbara “Bobo” Sowders; grandchildren, Anthony Sowders, Brandon Ward, Christy Sowders, Emily (Travis) Mayfield and Jessica Rice; great grandchildren, Kenzie Sowders, Addie Mayfield, Isaac Mayfield, Miranda Sowders and Lilah Mayfield; siblings, Jody (Sherry) Bratcher of Leitchfield, Brenda Shown of Louisville, Stevie Bratcher of Dundee and Pam Bratcher of Florida and several loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Cecil Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.