Inez B. deGraaf 97, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Crestview, Florida. Inez was born on June 30, 1927 to Alphus and Audrey Bradley in Opp, Alabama. Inez grew up in Florala, Alabama and was a 1946 Robertsdale High School Graduate.
Inez moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1962 and retired from the Okaloosa County Health Department. She enjoyed sewing and quilting.
Inez is preceded in death by her parents, Alphus and Audrey Bradley, her two brothers, Austin Bradley and Robert Bradley and her three sisters, Jeanette Mims, Peggy Horton and Betty Williamson.
Inez is survived by her three children, Jerry T. deGraaf (Juanita), Joseph A. “Tony” deGraaf (Amanda) and Diane deGraaf Smith (John), her brother, Bobby Bradley, her eleven grandchildren, her twelve great grandchildren and her three great great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2024 beginning at 12:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service with Father Roy Marien officiating. Burial to follow at Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 2, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
You can share memories and offer condolences at http://www.brackneyfuneralservice.com
Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, FL. is entrusted with arrangements.
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
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Maria Glass
December 31, 2024, 7:29 am
Ms. Degraaf was such a joy. She was always smiling. I love working with her. So sorry for your loss
Phillip Allen Hill
January 2, 2025, 1:26 pm
I was about 14 when I lived across the street from her, Jerry, Tony Amanda Dianne. She was a very kind lady and had neighborhood respect working and caring for her children. She will be missed.
Phillip A Hill
John W Coleman
January 7, 2025, 1:42 am
Jerry and family: My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dear mother. Much love, –“JC”