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Joris BRADBY Obituary
A native and lifelong resident of Isle of Wight, she was born Sept. 25, 1937, to the late Joe James Wells and Bessie Wilson Wells Penn. She was a lifelong member of First Gravel Hill Baptist Church and was retired from VPI & SU Cooperative Extension Service.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Thomas Penn Sr.; sister, Thelma Beatrice Wells; two brothers, James Edward Wells and William Augusta Wells Sr.; stepbrother, Thomas Penn Jr.; and stepsister, Beatrice Penn.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Hubert Bradby Jr.; her daughter, Rhonda Y. Bradby; her son, Jeffrey R. Bradby and his wife, Patricia Bradby; two grandchildren, Ebony Grace Bradby and Christopher Myles Bradby; one brother, Wilton Nicholas Wells Sr.; sisters-in-law, Cleo Bradby Kelly and Natalie Bradby all of Smithfield, Va.; two brothers-in-law, George Bradby and his wife, Sarah Bradby of Carrollton and Linwood Bradby of Smithfield; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held noon Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at First Gravel Hill Baptist Church, 5230 Old Stage Hwy., Smithfield, VA 23430, with Dr. G. G. Campbell Jr., Interim Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Viewing and visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at the church.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby & Valanti R. Lambert, Directors, 757-357-4742. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joris BRADBY
MONTY HILL
September 5, 2010
TO THE BRADBY'S
COUSIN JORIS OPENED HER HOME FOR MANY A CHILD OVER THE YEARS. FOOTBALL IN THE FRONT YARD, BASKETBALL IN THE BACK YARD , AND MINI BIKES EVERYWHERE.ALL AT THE SAME TIME. IT WAS COMMOM TO SEE THIRTY OR MORE KIDS IN THE YARD AT A TIME. SHE AND DONNIE LOVED US ALL. WE WILL NEVER FORGET HER AND ALL THE LOVE SHE GAVE. WHEN CHURCH WAS OVER EVERYBODY WENT TO COUSIN JORIS'S HOUSE. THIS WAS REALLY THE COOL-AID HOUSE WITH SNACKS FOR EVERYONE. GOD BLESS U ALL.
Brenda Blount Hill
September 5, 2010
Rhonda,
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Those loving memories of your mother will always keep her alive in your heart.
Carolyn Buggs
September 4, 2010
Soror Bradby & Family
May God's love be your strength and comfort. May you feel the compassion and caring of a faithful Heavenly Father who knows your every need and will continue to sustain you through this time of deepest sorrow.
Thoughts and prayers are with you. God does all things well.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Loretta & Joseph Buggs
Angela Bailey
September 3, 2010
To Rhonda and The Bradby Family,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I will always remember the sweet spirit of Ms. Joris and the deep compassion she had for others. Reflect on all the joyful memories you shared and God will give you the strength to make it through.
Shanta'l Jones
September 3, 2010
To Ms. Rhonda Bradby,
I send my condolences to you and your family. I am very sorry for the lost of your mother. I pray that God will bless you and your family through these hard times. It may seem like it's too hard to bare right now, but God doesn't put more on us than we can bare. God bless you and your family, and you will be in my prayers. Just know that God now has a beautiful angel in his hands. God bless.
Denise Wynn
September 3, 2010
Rhonda & Family,
I refer to this prayer on occasion. May it be meaningful to you. "Lord, when my soul is weary and my heart is tired and sore, and I have that failing feeling that I can't take it anymore; then let me know the freshening found in simple, childlike prayer, when the kneeling soul knows surely that a listening Lord is there."
My prayers are with you and your family.
Bryant Ali
September 3, 2010
To my cousins, words cannot express the emotions I have over the death of Cousin Joris. The works that she has done are wrapped in the legacy she has left behind. I know she is with the Lord now and that comforts me. Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning. You are in our prayers, Peace & Love, Bryant & Balena Ali
Alma Holmes-Price
September 3, 2010
I just want you to know that your family is in my prayers. The memory of Ms. Joris will always be with me. I often think back to being a part of her Sunday School Class as a young girl attending First Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Her pleasant smile is what made my returning to Sunday church services recently very good for me. I love all of you. May the peace of God and His favor be with your family always.
Camille & Pam Hicks
September 2, 2010
To Mr.Bradby, My cousins Ronda, Jeff, Patricia, Christopher, and Ebony, Go ahead and shed tears because, those are the expressions of Love for your mother. I thank God for knowing your mother, The spirit she carried and the kind words she shared. I will miss her so I know you will. May you find the peace knowing she is with God. We love you. Sorry we couldn't be with you during this time, But know you are in our prayers.
Lorraine Bynum
September 2, 2010
The Bradby family, I am indeed sorry to hear about the loss of you love one. What a beautiful person she was. To know her was to love her. She was truly a proverb woman. "She opened her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness: God Bless and we will keep your family in our prayers.
Janet Davis
September 2, 2010
Rhonda,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I love you and may God be with you during this difficult time. Love, Janet Davis, Surry CO HS
September 2, 2010
To the Bradby family, my condolences are with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Just continue to look to the hills in which all your help comes from. Our Lord and Savior will give you the strength to go on Her light will forever shine. Velvia West - Norfolk, VA
Joyce Francis Bascombe
September 2, 2010
Dear Rhonda and family
May you find comfort and peace in the Lord. Keeping you all in prayer.
God Bless you -
September 2, 2010
TO Rhonda, Jeff & Mr. Bradby,
We are truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. Mrs. Bradby always had a pleasant smile and a kind word whenever you saw her. She had a very sweet spirit.I know she will be truly missed but! you can take comfort in knowing that God never makes mistakes and she has gone home to be with him. May God continue to bless you and give you comfort and peace during this time or sorrow.
Reggie and Karen Greene
Timothene Tucker
September 2, 2010
Rhonda, No bond is as great as that between a parent and a child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. May God bless you and your family at this time and in the days ahead.
Cynthia Edwards
September 2, 2010
To the Bradby Family (Susie, Jeff, Mr. H. Bradby)
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, and wife. I feel honored to have known her. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She always had a very warm, peaceful, and welcoming demeanor. You will all be in my prayers. May the peace of God continue to uphold you all.
Much love
Lauren Jones
September 1, 2010
Dear Rhonda:
I'm so sorry to learn that your mother has passed away. You are a beautiful reflection of your mother's life lessons to you. Every kindness you have always shown everyone, every smile you have blessed us with, is a tribute to your wonderful mother.
Blessings, peace, and happy memories to you and your family during this sad time.
Hampton Hugs,my dear classmate!
Michael Byrd
September 1, 2010
Rhonda:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. In your quiet moments know that she is always with you and reflect on her kindness and warm spirit. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven and God can not heal.
Patricia Evans
September 1, 2010
To Susie and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you in the lost of someone so kind and sweet.Ms Joyce, as my children called her was so loving and giving and ALWAYS had a big smile for us.We love you and pray for Gods strength for the family.
Pat,Ginger,Patrick,Casey and Temple.
Pamela Lee
September 1, 2010
Mr. Hurbert, Susie, and Jeff
My prayers are extended to you in your time of deep sorrow. There are so many fond memories that you have to hold on to, for Miss Joris was a very sweet woman. Remember prayer and time can ease all pain.
Joyce Holmes & Family
September 1, 2010
To the Bradby Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of Ms. Joris bring you comfort.
Rhonda Owen-Smith
September 1, 2010
Rhonda,
I have not lost my mother so I can't say I know what it is like. But, I can say that at this time the comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ can and will hold you and cradle you through all of the emotions and thoughts you are expressing and withholding.
Know that your classmates care about you and your family during this time and all the time.
May your memories keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Maurice Chapman
September 1, 2010
Dear Rhonda,
May you and your family find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Please know you are not alone, as you will remain in the thoughts and prayers of your Hampton classmates.
Maurice S. Chapman (HI-1980)
Ronald Johnson
September 1, 2010
Rhonda,
These are never easy moments, however, we all know that they must come. Your mother was a real 'sweetie'. I can see your mom sitting with mother when dad passed back in 2000. Your mothers pleasant and warm spirit permeated throughout our home as she was there just to say I care. That's who your mom was, a fine, loving and beautiful woman who cared. There is no doubt that you, your dad and Jeffrey will miss her, that's natural, however, one thing that you and all of us can rest assured is that she is resting and sitting at the feet of Jesus for her just reward. What a life!!! I know that you have beautifully fond memories of your mother. Cherish those memories in your heart. With love and prayers for your family.
Gwendolyn Echols-Jones
September 1, 2010
Dear Rhonda,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May your memories and your family bring you peace and comfort today and in the days to come.
Gwen Jones (HU - 1980)
Carroll Holland
September 1, 2010
Look to God for strength during this time. I can assure you that He will comfort you in due time. I too have been where you are today and it is overwhelming and painful. However, by looking to God I have gained the strength and peace that the world could not give. When my mom left a year ago, I felt what I know you are feeling now, BUT GOD has stepped in and a year later I have peace and assurance and realize that God never err. Please look to Him and I guarantee you He will grant you peace, joy and strength now and forever. Remember...To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Stay encouraged!!
Rita Clarke
September 1, 2010
Mr. Bradby, Rhonda, Jeffrey, and Family,
As you are coping with the passing of your beloved one, may the Lord's love and everlasting presence be a comfort to you all. In the quiet moments, when the hurt is hard to bear, May love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort. Please know, at this difficult time, that you all are in so many thoughts and prayers.
Love to all,
Beverly Brown
September 1, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 1, 2010
To the Bradby Family,
We are sorry for your loss. We feel like we have lost a family member also. Mrs. Bradby was always such a kind and wonderful person to our family. She always had conversation for us and it was just a joy to hear her talk. We know the pain you feel and please know we feel it too. We thank God and you for sharing her with us.
Yogi, Kim, Dionna and Steven
Marcia Fields Milton
September 1, 2010
Rhonda,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My earliest memories in life include your family because we have known each other all of our lives. Your mother's smile has not changed over the years. She was a wonderful person and loved by so many. Just know that God has her safely in his arms and she has no more pain. She has equipped you to carry on. You will never replace your Mom but thank God that one day you will see her again in Heaven. Take God of the rest of your family and know that family and friends are praying for the Bradby family.
Sincerely,
Marcia Fields Milton
Stephanie Brown-Valderrama
August 31, 2010
Mr. Bradby, Rhonda, Jeff and family. Our house grieves with your house on the loss of your devoted wife and mother. We will miss seeing Mrs. Bradby with that turned up, Crimmsom and Cream, Agner hat riding with Rhonda wherever the wind blew them. If you saw one, you saw the other.. Every sorority event I have attended, Mrs. Bradby has been present,supporting the Smithfield Chapter so much that I thought of her as a Delta sister. Rhonda, you and your family came to share with my family when I lost my dad in May. Who would have known that your mom's days were getting short as well. Just know that the time you all have shared as a family is priceless. We are also sorry to hear about your cousin Miles "Luke" Bradby's death.
God bless you all as you pass through this stormy season in your lives. We know you all know who your Comforter is, so you will grieve but you will not grieve as those who have no hope. We will share with you in rejoicing and celebrating the life of a virtuous woman.
We love you.
Iris Blount Brown, Paco & Stephanie Valderrama & Percy & Marquetta Cagg
Patricia Ruffin
August 31, 2010
To the Wells/Bradby family: I extend my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May your memories and my prayers see you through this difficult time.
Sabrina & Morris Newby
August 30, 2010
Many years ago, Ms. Joris would take, Susie, Tammy, Debbie, Fella and myself to Newport News on Saturday mornings to take
piano lessons from Mr. Jesse Parham. I must not have paid attention, because I can not play a lick. Thank you Ms. Joris for all of the encouraging words. You will be in our hearts forever.
Alvin and Lynette Holloman
August 30, 2010
To the Bradby Family, Words can not express the sudden passing of someone who was a beloved and godly Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend to many. Mrs. Bradby's kind words and beautiful smile will be remembered. May the comfort and peace from God Almighty see you through this very difficult time.
August 30, 2010
we pray for your strength at this time of lost,may wonderful memories carry you all through" greg johnson
Deloris Shivers
August 30, 2010
To Verna and Allen,
I extend my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your mom. I will always remember her beautiful smile and sweet spirit. At times like these just know that God will send you the Comforter to help you through this most difficult time of your life. I will keep you both in my prayers.
Martha "Cindy" Ford Evans Jackson
August 30, 2010
Dear Family,
What a beautiful Christian Lady Mama Joris was! She had that tender voice with nothing but encouraging words for others. After taking care of Ma Bessie, Sister Lo, Uncle Gus, and looking out for Uncle Nick and Daddie Donnie, Susie and Fella She still had time for anyone who had a need.
God bless you for allowing her to live the Christian Life. We are the better her her having passed this way. As you go through the tough days ahead remember to lean on the God she served. He will take care of you!
Her "Other Daughter"
Sherman Addison
August 30, 2010
To the Bradby and Wells Family,
Please know that you are in our prayers as we mourn the loss of Joris. She was a wonderful person and always had words of encouragement to share. Words can not express the sorrow that we all share with you during this time but we know that God loved her best and she loved HIM. God Bless.
Sherman & Permelia Addison
Evelyn Morris-Harris
August 30, 2010
To the Bradby Family,
Our hearts ache because Joris was family and a friend, but we know she is resting in her Heavenly home and all is well. you have our deepest sympathy during these difficult days.
Love, Earnest and Evelyn
johnette edwards
August 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ernest & Jackie Ruffin
August 29, 2010
To the Wells and Bradby Family,
I want you to know Joris will be greatly missed by not only our family but by all those who came in contact with her. Joris was a jewel and would do anything for anyone. Family I know that you know that God is to wise to make a mistake so stay strong because the Lord will see you through.
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