Funeral Expenses for Ann M. Bratton

As many or few may know, my mother passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 27, 2017. I haven't been called about an autopsy report, all of this happened 9 days ago. I don't really know what happened to her. I just know that she fell asleep, or fell on the floor and was found deceased by her boyfriend of several years that Monday afternoon. My mother was warm, whole-hearted, and loved her three children more than anything. All she ever wanted was for us was to be happy and for us not to worry. She battled many demons on a daily basis, because of what she endured in her childhood. Therefore, she was very depressed and on many days she lived in a fog of the past. She was often unable to see her importance in the world, but forever stayed devoted to her faith in the Lord. She was most content on those days she got to spend with her children, me and my two brothers Chase and Nick. She was loving, giving, and most of all..so humorous. She had just celebrated her 46th birthday on February 4, 2017. I dont believe that she knew her time was coming any time soon and she didnt have life insurance to cover funeral expenses if something were to happen to her. My story isn't often a story I can fully feel comfort in telling because the sympathy that they feel sometimes makes me uncomfortable. I just want you all to see the strength that shines through my scars, not the pain I have endured in the process. I have lived a blessed life and I have only been through what God knows I can handle.. Whatever brings me closer to him. My name is Emily Annette Bratton. I am 23 years old and I live in Martin County, IN. Born in Lawrence County, IN to John William Bratton II and Ann Margaret (Staats) Bratton. They divorced when I was 3. I was raised by the ocean and swamp lands of North Carolina with my mom for the first half of my life. I loved it! My mother had two more children, Chase (21), and Nick (19). When I was 11 years old I moved back to the place that made me feel most at home...on a river road in a small town of Indiana with my father and the rest of my family. God had a plan then just as he does now. At age 15, the process of being molded into a more appreciative and strong human being began. I lost my grandfather to lung cancer in the earlier months of 2009. On September 18, 2009 just a few months later, I lost my father to throat cancer. He was 48 years old. Before the cancer, my papaw and dad were very talented musicians. They sang and played guitar very well. I was always so inspired by them and took interest in music and singing all of the time. Dad always called me his little Stevie Nicks/Joan Jett back then. Had I not moved back home when I was 11, I never would have had the chance to spend as much time as I was blessed with before they passed. My father's character was just like my mother's.. He loved, accepted, forgave, and inspired many with his loyal spirit. Mom and dad taught me to never let another walk all over me and just always be tough. That everything was going to be alright. Even though they are gone, I know they will always be with me. Losing my father, grandfather, and a few other family members all around the same time changed my perspective of how I looked at and treated others. Losing them gave me compassion and brought me closer to my mother. Someone I didnt even imagine I would lose this soon. I thought I would have her forever, since I lost my father so young. So, you see? Everything DOES happen for a reason. Had I not lost my father and gained compassion, I possibly couldn't have been as close with my mother. I have so many days before I have to pay off my mothers funeral costs. Honestly, I can't even begin to think of how it is going to get done. I have never been desperate for money until now, only because I have no choice. Before... Not having enough money wasn't so stressful. I never worried about it much, because I really just don't care about it other than what I need to pay my bills. I recently reached my one year anniversary for my job, but all my savings are gone now. I get pushed back, but I'm still moving forward and just praying and giving it to the Lord. If you want to donate even a dollar, I would be forever grateful to you in this position. I will never forget those who have helped thus far, nor those who continue. Thank you for your help and God Bless You.