Helen Elizabeth Bratton

AIKEN, SC – HELEN ELIZABETH BRATTON, 94, widow of Edward Bratton, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Cumberland Hills, Aiken, SC. A native of Wayne County, IN, Helen was a daughter of the late Herman and Gladys Mayes. She lived most her life in Delaware and was a retired crossing guard for the New Castle County School District.  She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE.  She moved to Aiken in 2014. Survivors include her son, Myron Bratton, DVM (Chris), Aiken, SC; three step-grandchildren, Megan Maxwell, Morgan Lutz, Jared Lutz; two great-grandchildren, Natalie and Kadence; two brothers, Virgil Mayes (Mary Jane), Richmond, IN, Eugene Mayes, Douglas, GA; two nieces, Ann Brewer, Cynthia Pottenger. A funeral service will be held at a later date in Delaware. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to K9s for Warriors (www.k9sforwarriors.org). SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Helen Elizabeth Bratton, please visit our flower store.