KATHY C. BRATTON, age 49 years died on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in her home in Aberdeen, MD. She was the wife of Rickie D. Bratton with whom she had shared 31 years of marriage.

Born on September 19, 1964 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late Martin F. and Grace (Zell) Kelly and a lifetime resident of Harford County. Retiring in 2008, Mrs. Bratton had worked for Harford County Public Schools and was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Parish. She enjoyed playing Bingo and was a devoted grandmother.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by;

Three children-

Jessica Bratton of Aberdeen, MD

Joshua Bratton of Darlington, MD

James Bratton of Dublin MD

A sister, Nancy Wilson and her husband, Jerry of Glade Valley, NC

Six brothers-

Joseph Kelly and his wife, Deborah of Elkton, MD

Edwin Kelly and his wife, Dolores of Dublin, MD

David Kelly of Bel Air, MD

Donald Kelly and his wife, Linda of Port Deposit, MD

William Kelly and his wife, Shirl of Pylesville, MD

Steven Kelly and his wife, Linda of Phoenix, MD

Three grandchildren, Aiden, Sierra and Cole

She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Francis Kelly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, PA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, the 14th at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Parish, 1021 St. Mary's Road, Pylesville, MD with interment in the adjoining church cemetery.

Her pastor, Reverend A. Henry Kunkel, III will be the celebrant.