Thelma Lanning Brackett

July 1, 1930 - September 24, 2020

Mrs. Thelma Lanning Brackett, 90, of Rome, Ga. passed away on Thursday September 24, 2020 at a local health care facility. Mrs. Brackett was born in Shannon, Ga. on July 1, 1930, daughter of the late Minnie Mae Brown and John Thomas Lanning, Sr. in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Winston Brackett, and by her brothers, John Thomas Lanning, Jr. and DeWitt Lanning. Mrs. Brackett enjoyed cooking, having retired from Shorter College, Campus Chef. She also enjoyed gradening, books, movies and attending church before her declining health at West End Baptist Church. She had many friends. Overall her essence was as a caring and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all those whose lives were touched by her love and kindness. Survivors include sons, Brian (Dawn) Brackett, Chris (Renee) Brackett, daughters, Teresa (Christopher) Moore, Wynette (Roy) Morton, grandchildren, Mark Morton, Justin Brackett, Dakota Brackett, Jonathan Brackett, and Jacquelin Brackett, several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday September 28, 2020 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Terry Plemmons, officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 P.M. on Sunday September 27, 2020 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. Pallbearers include, Mike Williams, Wayne Williams, Kenneth Cornelison, Allan Mills, Tim Lanning, and Henry Cox. Honorary pallbearer include, Johnny Lanning, Randy Lanning, and Steve Williams. Parnick Jennings, Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.