A report alleges there are conflicts surrounding Traci Braxton’s memorial service planned by Kevin Surratt.
Traci Braxton recently passed away from esophageal cancer. She didn’t share her illness with the public, so many fans were shocked by her death. Many were hoping that Traci’s death would be something that could help the family come together after years of feuds and conflicts on “Braxton Family Values.” However, a new report from Page Six has fans thinking that issues are still very much present.
In the report, a source alleged that the Braxton sisters strongly believe that Traci’s husband and manager are “exploiting” her death. And they reportedly take issue with Kevin and her manager sending people Zoom links to the viewing, as well as planning a funeral. The source claims that Traci’s final wish was to be cremated and she didn’t want her body to be viewed.
The source told the publication that Traci said she wanted to be immediately cremated via Zoom. And they are accusing Kevin and her management of “cashing in on her name.”
It’s also being reported that Kevin held a viewing for Traci last week but none of the sisters, as well as Evelyn Braxton, attended. They also alleged that their father Michael Braxton, Sr. did attend. But he was turned away because his name wasn’t on the list.
They alleged that Michael was so upset about not being on the list but someone from the church recognized him and let him inside. But he had to sit in the fourth row reportedly and he wasn’t allowed to give a speech.
Kevin Surratt responded to the claims.
Kevin has pushed back at the accusations. He said he invited Michael and Traci’s brother Michael Braxton, Sr. to the funeral. Both came briefly and he also invited all of the sisters. But they chose not to show up.
He’s also been accused of planning the funeral for months now behind Traci’s back.
Kevin says he has just been honoring Traci’s wishes and she told the funeral home how she wanted things to go before her death.
And he also told the publication that Traci’s sisters are trying to make him out to be a deadbeat husband.
“I was with my wife… more than anybody in this world. I know my wife, and when she got cancer, we really started to communicate about funeral plans and I was still trying to find treatments for her. I went to every single one of her doctor appointments throughout our entire marriage. That’s how we were, and now they’re treating me like a [deadbeat] husband.”
He then said that Traci wanted a viewing and memorial service put together by her PR team and management so people were given the chance to honor her.
Traci’s body has since been cremated and the source alleges that the sisters feel that the family should have been consulted.
The family is reportedly planning to hold a private memorial on April 2, Traci’s birthday. And the source claims this is what Traci wanted.
I’m really not surprised that her sisters are still giving Kevin their a–es to kiss even after her death. This man and her son are grieving and they are still running to Page Six to inflict more harm like they didn’t do enough of that while Traci was living.
This is so nasty to me. Traci was closer to Kevin and her son. If anyone knew exactly what she wanted, it’s them. And a person’s spouse is the person who has the final say so in how things go. Not mothers, fathers, siblings, etc. They are just using Traci’s death to continue to hurt Kevin. And it’s so disturbing they had their people run to Page Six to make him look bad because they are the ones who actually look bad here.
Exploiting her death? Excuse me? Kevin has a regular job and stays out of the spotlight. He’s never been thirsty for attention and fame. My goodness the hate they have for this man is insane. They don’t even care how it affects their nephew.
I think if your sister dies, you should love on her husband and son. Not pick a meaningless fight like this. It’s so weird to see them posting about how much they love and miss her when they are doing this behind closed doors. They are also using their connections with the media to make a widower look bad. Not cool.
They really should have kept this to themselves and not ran to the media. I would say a lot more but I’m going to be respectful. I hate the way they treated Traci and her family. And it’s pathetic that her death didn’t change anything.
Traci is gone. So they can stop being dramatic and rude to her husband now. This is all about them being mad they didn’t have the control they feel entitled to. Yuck.
Lawdt, the mess