BRACKEN, Adelia Grace

The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, AZ Thursday, August 11, 2011 Adelia Grace Bracken, 82, of Cottonwood passed away August 2, 2011. She was born September 22, 1928 in Newark, Ohio. Adelia was a registered nurse, and retired as the supervisor of surgery from Palm Drive Hospital in Sebastapol, California in 1988. She and her late husband John Dryden were married on October 2, 1949; they enjoyed 61 years of marriage. The two lovebirds spent a decade after their retirement traveling as Escapees around the United States and Mexico with their RV. Adelia was loved by all who came in contact with her. She never saw a stranger and had a smile and something nice to say to everyone she met. Adelia and John lived all around the United States; they had a rich and varied tapestry of experiences. She taught line dancing as she and John traveled the globe until they made their home at Rainbows End in Livingston Texas, where they enjoyed 15 years with wonderful friends all around them. Adelia is survived by son John Thomas and Ann Bracken (Petersburg, Pa), daughters , Carol Ann and Joshua Capy (Cottonwood, Az., and Elaine Kay and Mark Johnsen (Burke, Va). Her twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren will miss her sweet presence. In lieu of flowers please support Adelia’s passion for her granddaughter’s education by donating to Desert Star Community School at 1240 S. Recycler Rd., Cornville, Az 86325, phone: 928-282-0171 A private memorial will be held by the family at a later date. Information provided by survivors.