Dr. Vivian Snelling Brackett
(July 18, 1945 - May 15, 2022)
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Funeral Location: Leevy’s Funeral Home 1831 Taylor Street Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2022 / 3:00 P.M.
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sending our sympathy and prayers to the Brackett family
Sending my love and prayers to my family. May God keep everyone, bring them peace, strength, and may the joyful memories be remembered.
Love, Crystal
Dr. Brackett was my mentor. She was one of the best college professors at SCSU who held us to very high expectations, while demonstrating what she expected. We later served together on the education committee with the NAACP.
My prayers are with the family.
My love and prayers with the Brackett Family
To: The Family Members, meeting Dr.Brackett was a season that I will always cherish. She demonstrated a zeal, an enthusiasm and love for education .
This year 2021-2022 she shared how much she “loved” what she was doing and we were proud to have her on our team at Olympia Learning Center!
Be Bless and know you , “too” were her love!
To: Derrick, Dawn and the Brackett and Snelling Families, we too will truly miss Sherill and Nolan. They were oustanding people to have as friends. Trust God and let’s make ready our soles to meet them at the Rapture.
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorn for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people and God Himself shall be with them, and be there God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the formal things are passed away.
To the Bracket and Smelling Family,
Please except my deepest condolences in the passing of your mom. It was indeed a pleasure knowing both of your parents. Your mom was a school mate of mine. She always had a beautiful smile. I thank God for our paths crossing again when we joined the same church. May God continue to keep you strong, because He promised to need leave you alone.🙏🏾🙏🏾
Rest-well, Dr. Brackett! You were the epitome of high expectations and you pushed me way beyond the potential I never knew I had. It was a pleasure learning from you.
To the family and friends of The Snellings/Bracketts.
I am sending Love and Sympathy on behalf of The Stephen and Carrie Carter Family and Legacy of Barnwell, So. Carolina. We must look unto the hills from which comes our Help and Health because these come from Our Lord who made the heavens and earth. Pray and be blessed.
To the Brackett family.
I want to express my heartfelt sympathy for loss of your parents.
Sherrill and Nolan together in life and death. A loving couple.
I had the privileged to know Sherill and Nolan for a number of years.
They would attend our Club-24 Social Club meetings,as guest of existing members and later joined as members, themselves.
They blended in and made an immediate impact.
Sherill served as Vice-president and Nolan as Chairman of the Scholarship Committee.
The focus of the Club is for entertainment among the membership, while contributing to worth-while chartiable organizations.
The Bracketts, were masterful in spreading love and joy amongst family and friends, through entertaining.
They both shared some of the same attributes, kindness, friendly, Considerate, pleasant, likeable, polite, cheerful and other good qualities.
I would like to say to the family. We share in your loss.
To have known Sherill and Nolan, we to became friends, Brothers, Sisters as club members.
I know this a difficult time in your lives now. The days ahead is full with tears and sorrows.
Call and lean on God, for comfort.
You will have the fond memories of Sherill and Nolan to carry on.
Sending love to the Brackett and Snelling family. Praying for you all during this time of grief and as you move forward in the years to come. Vivian (as I knew her in high school) was always very friendly and popular and always greeted each person with a smile. That smile and positive attitude led to a successful career as an educator and carried throughout later years as we would meet at various conferences and other events. She touched many lives and left positive impressions as a teacher and professor. Many were motivated by her and will remember her impact because a teacher touches a life forever.
She and Nolan were like two peas in a pod. They seemed to love and cherish each other to the end.
May they both Rest in Peace in the arms of Jesus.😇😇🙏🏾🙏🏾
Dear Dawn, Derrick and Grand children, I am searching for words to express my condolences. My heart is so sad in knowing that after forty-one years of a wonderful friendship with your parents, I and so many other friends will miss Sherill and Nolan’s warm smiles, helpful advice and generous hospitality that we all received. We have been spoiled by your parents whose ability to make sure everyone who came to their home was welcomed with happiness, laughter and delicious FOOD, FOOD and more FOOD. Sherill and Nolan will be sadly missed by so many and me. I pray that The Creator of All will bring comfort and peace to you in knowing that your parents are precious in His Sight. Your parents will always be in my heart as a loving couple, wonderful parents, grandparents and friend.
Dawn, you and your family have my condolences and prayers.
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Sherill and Nolan were special people. They will be missed by all that knew them. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to the Family!
May God give you comfort during this time! Will remember Nolan and Sherill in a special way.
I am beyond words. I cannot find the words to offer condolences. I pray that God with give you the peace, comfort and strength you need for now and in the days ahead. May God’s mercy and grace be with you and the family. Love you. Your cousin, Opal.
Sending condolences for Charles and Rosa Harley. Our dear friends, we’ll miss you. You meant so much to us. Prayers for your family.
We extend our deepest most heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Sherill Brackett and Mr. Nolan Brackett, we pray God will comfort you. Pastor Bennie Wiggins Jr. and the New Home Baptist Church, Barnwell, SC
Oh, my professor is gone?
My condolences and prayers to her family and friends. Thank you for sharing her with us her students.
Sorry for your losses. I pray that JESUS gives you all the extra strength that you will need during this time. I am praying for you.
Rest on my beautiful advisor. I will cherish our relationship forever.
My condolences to Dawn and Derrick and the family.
To Dawn & Derrick & the Grands, we extend our Heartfelt Condolences to all of the family. Knowing Sherrill and Nolan and having them in our lives was truly a God Send. They were the most generous and welcoming people we had the pleasure of meeting during our time here in Columbia. Sherrill was a Tuskegee Alum along with my husband George Baker and they both were surprised they were part of some of the same circles. Remembering those Tuskegee days brought them both joy and to include Nolan and myself in the conversation made it even more special because Nolan and George also had something in common; they both LOVED JAZZ.
Rest Well My Friends and Know that God will say “Job Well Done”; you will always be with us. Thank you for making us part of your family, expanding our circle of friends and Thank You again for the many people you and Nolan brought together in your lifetime.
My heart goes out to Dawn & Derrick & the Grands,
Sincere condolences & prayers!
Terry Lumpkin Olivera
My heart goes out to Dawn & Derrick & the Grands,
Sincere condolences & prayers
Terry Lumpkin Olivera
Words cannot adequately convey my heartfelt condolences. Two beautiful souls and soul mates are resting peacefully in a divine place. I can envision Sherrill and Nolan, hand in hand, their warm, gracious, generous lights radiating in the Upper Room. Glory, Hallelujah. Amen.
May the family find comfort in knowing that they were angels among us.
To the Brackett Family, My deepest sympathy is to all of you. Dr. Brackett and I worked together at South Carolina State University. She was a true gem and hard working professor. To the children and grandchildren your parents have embedded so much in you that will never die. Continue to hold on to all the memories you shared. The love they had for each other will forever live on. Rest in Peace Doc.
Praying for your strength as you deal with the passing of both Sherrill and Nolan. Leon and I have such fond memories of those New Year’s Day Dinners with your family and friends. We always felt so welcome and my goodness, the food was always S-O DELICIOUS! Hearing of their passing really sadden us both. We will continuously keep all of you in prayer.
My deepest condolences to the family
Derrick,Dawn,John Butler and Grandchildren. I am saddened to hear of the passing of my cousin Sherill and her husband Nolan. Nolan was always like a brother and always kept me laughing. Sherrill’s Grandmother and my Grandmother were sisters so we always liked to reminisce about the two and favorably referred to them as Aun-nee. I am going to miss our Long telephone conversations. Please know that you all are in my prayers.
Dawn and Derrick, there are no words to express how deeply saddened I am to learn of the passing of your mother and father.
My memories will always be of how she loved to make you feel welcome in her home. Memories of the warmth and graciousness she and Nolan made you feel on each occasion (Christmas Dinner, New Year’s Day Dinner, Lake house Cookout or Bridge Party) Sherrill loved life and she loved sharing it with her friends. I will always remember her smile, her “wit”, and her great love of family.
Dawn and Derrick please be comforted by the loving warmth of memories of your parents. May the light of love they gave you daily radiate in your hearts as you travel through your grief. Those we love are never really lost to us – their special love lives on and on forever.
Dear Cousin Dawn and Derrick, our family are sending lots of prayers and love your way today. Our condolences to you and your family. May god send comfort and peace as you celebrate the life of your parents.
Jeanette Coleman-Alexander/ Family
Dawn and Derrick, I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how you must feel right now. Please know that our family will continue to pray for peace and comfort at this time. I can only imagine how our parents will rejoice again together in heaven!
Dawn and Derrick,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our cousin, Sherrill. Our memories go back to the days we spent together during family gatherings in Barnwell. God be with you as you remember and reflect on the love both she and your dad had for you.
Know that your angels are watching over you. Our sincere love to you both.
Though we are deeply saddened that our dear friend is no longer physically in our presence, the angels in heaven are rejoicing. The beautiful, new angel, known as Dr. Vivian S. Brackett (Sherill), will soon, lovingly, have them visiting and feasting with her and Nolan in their new heavenly home.
Sherill loved making others feel welcome and happy, lavishly and frequently in their home. Memories of her warmth and graciousness will be treasured.
To the family. please be comforted in knowing that Sherill and Nolan are resting peacefully in God’s care. May God’s peace be with you and keep you strong now and always. Please be assured that we are here for you. Sherill will be missed, but not forgotten, she will remain in our hearts.
Dawn and Derrick , sincere condolences are extended to you during this difficult time. Your dad was my husband’s classmate ( Benedict College ’65’). Your mom was my bridge club member, DST sorority and Red Hatter sister, but most of all my friend. She would always remind those of us who gathered at your home that we were her friends. I am glad that God put her in my life almost 50 years ago. She was kind, loving and caring. Family meant a lot to her. She loved you and the grands deeply. I will always cherish fond memories of both Sherrill and Nolan. Trust God for he is the ultimate comforter. I will continue to lift you all in prayer 🙏.
Sherrill will truly be missed from the voice on the phone saying, “hello friend, making joy during the pandemic of putting goodies on the porch then returning to her car before one opens the door. The Fabulous white Club Twenty Four party. New Year Day Dinners, Dinner just to get together, Playing Bridge, lake house cook outs, Red Hatter’s Events, as a dedicated educator and other activities to get people mixing and mingling. Sherrill loved life and people and made each person feel special. Sherrill spoke frequently about her country life and regarded her upbringing as a stepping stone to what she became, Dr. Vivian Brackett. A job well done and thank you for allowing me to be your friend.
Margaret Pruitt
Cluster 3 Red Hat Society Leader
May the memories of Sherill and Nolan remain in your hearts forever. From our days at New Home to the times at the lake, Sherill was always the nicest person. I can still recall Mrs. Ruby calling, “Vivian”. God Bless.
Dawn, my heart is grieving over the transitioning of your parents, but we are not to grieve as if there is no hope, because God promised to be with us always, even to the end of the earth. Take solace in knowing that He is with you and your family as you all navigate this sea of grief. Peace and Blessings!
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Vivian, a Butler school mate throughout until graduationn in Barnwell SC. She was always very well liked by all growing up She will be sorely missed by all no doubt. Having been in SC for past 3 weeks I have learned of the passing of her husband last week or here in Columbia, I pray 🙏that The Good Lord will continue to interced with the family and give them Love,Hope and Faith in their trials tribulations and triumphs. May she Sleep in Peace and Rise in Glory!!! My condolences and sympathy. Sincerely, Martin M Williamson 🙏 917 714 2557.