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1:41 pm Saturday, July 24, 2004

Braswell, McBrayer

By Staff
Pat and Danny Todd of Meridian and Donald Braswell of Linden, Ala. announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Braswell, to Shon McBrayer, son of Betsy Parnell and Frank Parnell of Meridian.
The wedding will be held Saturday, July 24, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
Miss Braswell is the granddaughter of James and Carolyn Talbert of Meridian and the late Homer and Elizabeth Braswell of Linden, Ala.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Southeast Lauderdale High School and attended Meridian Community College.
Mr. McBrayer is the grandson of J.R. Reynolds and the late Bessie Reynolds and the late Coureey Parnell and Allie Parnell.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Southeast Lauderdale High School.
Mr. McBrayer is employed by Bill Hover.
A reception will be held in the church fellowship hall following the ceremony.

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