Shizuko Ihara Braden

Shiziko Ihara Braden , a resident of Blount County, TN, also known by many as Little Mary, age 94 passed away at her Blount County home on Sunday January 3rd 2021.

She is survived by her daughter, Myra B. Headrick along with son in law Ervil E. Headrick; granddaughters, Sheena Smith, Sarah Headrick and three grandsons. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Braden and sister, Kiyuko Ihara along with her parents, Hatsune and Kiyoshi Ihara.

Shiziko Ihara Braden was born August 28th, 1926 in Osaka, Japan to Hatsune Terai and Kiyoshi Ihara of Osaka, Japan. She was the middle child of three sisters. Shiziko was employed at Blount Memorial Hospital in the laundry department. She was also a long time member of East Maryville Baptist Church.

Mrs. Braden was a devoted mother and grandmother. She invested her time to her family as well as her community. She loved sewing and creating crafts in her spare time. A very spiritual woman and a kind soul to all that knew her. She will be greatly missed by her Family and Friends.

The family has asked instead of flowers to please donate for her funeral expenses. Donations and condolences are welcome.

A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Greg Long and Rev. Keith Johnson officiating.