Ermalene (Haynie) Bragg was born January 11, 1937, to Rollie Haynie and Emma (Harris) Haynie in Chidester, Arkansas.

She departed this life on Saturday August 24, 2024. She was married in Holy Matrimony on December 24, 1958, to Earnest Lee Bragg for 65 years. To this union two children were born.

In her early years she gave her life to the Lord. She became a member of First Union Baptist Church, where she served many capacities including Church Clerk, Choir member, and the head of the Kitchen Committee for many years.

In her professional career she worked at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church as Church Secretary and Notary Public for 61 years.  Ermalene was also a seamstress whereby she sewed and altered garments for many people throughout the community.

In her spare time, she enjoyed tending to her plants and spending time with family and friends.  Ermalene had a servant's heart and was always there when needed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Johnnie Haynie, and half-brother Wilbur Haynie.

Ermalene (Haynie) Bragg leaves to cherish her sweet memories to her husband; Earnest Bragg, her children; Cynthia (Eugene) Burton, Fort Worth, Texas; Danny Ray Bragg, Camden, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Erma Jean Haynie, Chidester, Arkansas.  A devoted cousin and friend, Marie Yarborough, Camden, Arkansas. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.