FAIRHOPE, AL Bessie Elizabeth Braswell, age 95, a native of Summerdale, AL, and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010. She was a former member of Summerdale Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, John D. Braswell. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Merchant of Fairhope, AL, son, Jerry Merchant of Daphne, AL, 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 18, 2010, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm at Colony Cemetery in Fairhope, AL ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.19698 GREENO ROADFAIRHOPE, AL 36532