Odessa Bradley Obituary

Odessa Burks Bradley

Mrs. Odessa Burks Bradley, 87, of Naruna, departed this life on Dec. 25, 2010, in Lynchburg. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Clarence Burks and Mrs. Rosa Nowlin Burks. She was married to the late Mr. William Gordon Bradley Jr.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Margaret P. Hood (Mack), of Altavista, Mrs. Phyllis B. Horsley (Charlie Earl), of Alexandria, and Mrs. Sybil Bradley-Dallas, of Naruna; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Arnice Bradley, of Naruna; a son-in-law, Mr. James Miller, of El Paso, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Younger and Mrs. Elna Layne, of Naruna, and Mrs. Mollie Little (Earl), of Clayton, N.C.; and a brother, Mr. Owen Burks (Arleen), of Lynchburg; a sisters-in-law, Mrs. Louise Burks, Rachel B. Clark, and Martha B. Mason; a brother-in-law, Mr. Thomas Wade, of Naruna; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; fourteen great great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra B. Miller; a son, Calvin E. Bradley; sisters, Betty Lee Wade, Westover Walker, Hassie Poe, Cora McDaniel, Emma Wade, and Lois Osbey; brothers, Charlie, Oliver, and Eron Cullis Burks.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec.30, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Baptist Church in Naruna, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.JeffressFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are by Jeffress Funeral Home And Cremation Service, 304 Lusardi Drive, Brookneal.

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Published by The News & Advance on Dec. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Odessa Bradley

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Anna Jennings

December 29, 2010

Dallas,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Odell Beam

December 28, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Greg & Jessica Major

December 28, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Shelia Layne

December 28, 2010

Barnes as I always call her will be in my heart forever I remember her beautiful smile and whenever she see me always saying old Shelia girl. I'm going to miss her and my prayers is with the family and GOD BLESS ALL OF THE FAMILY. LUV, Shelia Layne

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