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Charlene Bradshaw Obituary

MOUNT ZION - Charlene L. Bradshaw, 64 of Mt. Zion, passed away at 5:55 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 in her residence. A service to celebrate Charlene's life will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home Mt. Zion. Burial will be in Maroa Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Jerusalem Prayer Team, P.O. Box 30000, Phoenix, AZ 85406. Charlene was born January 28, 1948 in Decatur, the daughter of Don and Dorothy Guffey. She married Frank Bradshaw on June 27, 1964. She currently was the Head Cook for Little Peoples Prep School. She was a member of Life Four Square Church. Surviving is her husband Frank of Mt. Zion; parents: Don and Dorothy Guffey of Decatur; sons: James Bradshaw and his wife Teresa of Mt. Zion, Kevin Bradshaw and his wife Lynette of Shelbyville; daughter: Kimberly Colbert and her husband Tom of Decatur; grandchildren: Kaiden Bradshaw, Kailee Bradshaw, Jessica Bradshaw, Jimmy Bradshaw, Zachary Colbert, Logan Colbert, and Madison Colbert; brothers: Larry Guffey and his wife Lori of Murphysboro, TN, Ron Guffey and his wife Vicki of Decatur; sisters: Loretta Crawley and her husband Darrel of Rockford, and Stephanie Stukins and her husband Dave of Decatur. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Feb. 5, 2012.

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Kailee

October 26, 2021

I was almost 2 man I miss you grandma

jason easterly

February 8, 2012

your in my thoughts and prayers bradshaw family.. charlene miss ya cousin

Carol Montgomery

February 6, 2012

To the Bradshaw and Guffey families.
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Pourchot Montgomery

Christi Pilcher

February 6, 2012

My prayers go out to your family Charlene was a great woman always there when i needed her the most i have known her for so many years and she will never be forgotten. Work will never be the same. I will miss her greatly. My love to you all.

February 5, 2012

Miss Charlene was a wonderful lady and she will be greatly missed.... I have known Miss Charlene for a long time since I was a little girl when my dad worked at Glad Tidings and Little Peoples was at the church... She was always loving and caring.. She was always there to listen to people that needed to talk or a shoulder to cry on... I will miss her very much.. Even though I have been away from Little Peoples Miss Charlene was like my mentor when I needed to ask a question I would call her for some advice... I loved her very much and she will always be missed... I know someday I will get to see her again in heaven and right now she is looking down and wished that people would stop cring for her down here because she is so happy up in heaven walking those streets of gold and talking to our maker face to face... To the family my heart and prayers go out to you.... Love Always Cadette

Serena Davis

February 5, 2012

What a wonderful person. One of my customers who became my friend simply because she was such a pleasure to deal with. I will miss her and send my deepest sympathy to her family.

Leah Capshaw Carroll

February 5, 2012

Praying that God's love, peace and comfort surround each and every one of you during this time of loss. Seems like just yesterday we were all at Bethel together. Those are some wonderful memories.
Leah Capshaw Carroll
Beverly and Dale Capshaw

Marcia Nida

February 5, 2012

My prayers are with all of you during this hard time. We worked with Charlene at LPPS for several years and she was an awesome person. She always had an ear and shoulder to lend. We will miss her so much. Marcia Nida and Tracia Lesniewski

Mary Morrow

February 5, 2012

My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the Bradshaw family.I have wonderful memories of Charlene and her wonderful cooking at Little People's. Our loss is heaven's gain! God Bless

Janet Findley

February 5, 2012

My heart and sympathy goes out to the Bradshaw family.Charlene was a wonderful person who Iam thankful I had the opportunity to work with her at l.p.p.s She was our advice giver, great listener,prayer warrior, coworker,friend and a women of God.I will miss Charlene dearly and look forward to seeing her on the other side.

Dave & Linda Sparks

February 5, 2012

Jim,We are so very sorry for your loss.Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family.Love Aunt Linda and Uncle Dave.

Wendy Garrett

February 5, 2012

My prayers are with your family. Charlene was so nice to me when I worked at Little Peoples she always laughed at me because of my funny concoctions of bologna sandwhiches. She was a role model to me and a great listener and she was always happy to see me when I visited her at the daycare. Charlene gave great advice I will surely miss her, and I am jealous she is with Jesus. God bless you all.

February 5, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Charlene was a remarkable woman who exemplified Christ in all she did. I, among many others, was inspired by her life. I look forward to seeing her again. ~Pam Speagle~

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