Mona Ernestine Bramlett Sweeney

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Mona Ernestine Bramlett Sweeney, who went to be with her Savior on June 27, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born on November 3, 1938 to the late Ernest Milton Bramlett and Margarette Louise Haynes Bramlett in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Mona was a lifelong member at Oak Street Baptist Church in Elizabethton. More than anything she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and sharing His Word.

She worked for many years serving the community. Mona worked at East Tennessee Undergarment for 25 years, Massengil's Specialty Shop, Leta's Specialty Shop, and Pal's in Elizabethton. She spent her later years wearing many hats in service at Asbury Place in Johnson City.

Some of her favorite things were art, music, and the written word. She especially loved going to the Barter Theater. She loved having her children at her home, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to travel, walk, share meals and just talk. She spent her Friday afternoons playing cards with her close friends, Jane Smith and Marion Mottern. She was a member of the Elizabethton Book Club.

In addition to her parents, Mona is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene Sweeney, daughter, Becky Berry, son-in-law, Stanley White, brothers, Ernest Milton Bramlett, Jr. and David Reese Bramlett, and sister, Margarette "Margie" Shipley.

She is survived by her loving children, sons David and Cindy Sweeney , Bob and Vickie Berry , Jeff and Angie Bennett , daughters Michelle and Rick Bright , and her baby girl, Angel White; grandchildren, Emilee Berry, Heather Vaughn and Jon Fleming, Logan and Lucas Thomas, Lacy and Phillip Sparks, Matthew and Lucia Pierce, Levi White, Josh Sweeney; great-grandchildren Brody Thomas, Aria Sparks, Lincoln Pierce, and Saylor Thomas.

Also survived by special family, Grover "Spanky" and Janet Honeycutt and family, Suzi Wallace and family, David Honeycutt and life partner Charles "Buddy" Dudley, special friends Scott and Dathia Reynolds.

The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff of Ivy Hall in Elizabethton, for their care and friendship. They have become family.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Oak Street Baptist Church in Elizabethton, with a funeral service immediately following at 6:00pm. Mr. Scott Reynolds and Dr. Jack Greenoe will be officiating. She will be laid to rest at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be found at www.morrisbaker.com.

Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E Oakland Ave, Johnson City, is serving the Sweeney family. (423) 282-1521