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YOUNGSTOWN -- Mrs. Wynonia C. Braxton, 76, of Youngstown, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Columbus.
Mrs. Braxton was born Oct.16, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tenn., a daughter of Almeda DeAromnd and Sydney Collins. She relocated to Ohio, where she spent most of her life, with the exception of two years that she spent in California.
She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and awesome homemaker that raised four children, two of whom were deaf, and made it happen. She worked as a cashier in her early life and later worked for the Salvation Army and volunteered at Goodwill Services in Columbus. She also was a co-owner of Unlimited Blessings Auto Sales located in Youngstown.
She was an avid bingo player, loved to do puzzles, read her scriptures, make frequent trips to the casino, and ultimately kept the cooking Sunday dinner tradition going. She also enjoy playing board games with her family.
She leaves to mourn four children, Leroy "Eric" (Donetta) Braxton, Pamela M. Braxton, Lavetta M, (Johnny) Braxton Ware and Tanya P. (Brian) Braxton; one sister, Patricia DeArmond; her grandchildren, Brandon, Eric, Breanna, Tre, DeAsha, JeBray, Cherye, Erica and Johvetta; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, close relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Leroy "Big Papa" Braxton Sr.
Friends may come pay respect and sign the guest book from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc.
The F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc. has been granted the honor to serve the family at this difficult time.
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