Michelle Elaine Bracken

Micki was born on May 13, 1957, Mother’s Day, in Nevada, Iowa, to Helen Margaret Mack and Gerald Raburn. She was preceded in death by her brother, Roy Alexander Mack, and her husband, Hugh Joseph Bracken of Bryan, Texas.

Throughout her life, Micki worked in many different roles. She was a food and beverage manager for several country clubs, served as General Manager of two Denny’s restaurants, and was honored as Manager of the Year at one of them. She later worked as a Specialty Florist for Kroger for 14 years before retiring.

Micki called many places home throughout her life, including Miami and Mirimar, Florida; Illinois; Bristol, Tennessee; Sebago, Maine; Houston, Bryan, and Huntsville, Texas.

Micki had a special love for birds, especially Cardinals and Hummingbirds. She enjoyed feeding them, keeping them watered, and watching them. She was also a devoted reader, with favorite authors including Danielle Steel, John Grisham, Stephen King, Mitch Albom, and Nicholas Sparks.

She was a lifelong donor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, giving generously to help children and families in need.

Micki is survived by her children: Stephanie Elizabeth Smith and her husband, Nicholas Darin Ocie Smith, of Bryan, Texas; Joseph Stephen Carroll and his wife, Jessica Santangelo Carroll, of Maine; and Emma Rose Marie Cassidy of Massachusetts.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Hannah Nicole Carroll of Florida, Sebastian Oliver Carroll of Maine, and Sophia Olivia Carroll of Maine; and her nephews, Timothy Alexander Mack and Thomas James Mack, both of Huntsville, Texas.

Micki will be remembered for her strong spirit, generous heart, love of family, love of animals and birds, and the many lives she touched throughout her journey.

In her own words:

“The meaning of life is to live it, and I have lived it well. I’ve been blessed to have what I have and be whom I’ve been.”

Celebration of life for Michelle “Micki” Bracken. Event location is 7f Lodge at 16611 Royder Road, College Station, Tx on 11/1/26 from 11am until 4pm.

Flowers are graciously welcomed, Gardenias were her favorite.

The service will include lunch and refreshments as well as a beer and wine bar. Because it is being catered I will need a head count by EOD on 10/30.

It would mean the world to me to have as many of you show up to gather and celebrate her.