Joyce Shelton Bradshaw

Joyce Shelton Bradshaw

Joyce Shelton Bradshaw, 83, of Stafford passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Mary Washington Hospital surrounded by her husband and daughter. She was a beloved wife, mother, educator, and friend.

Joyce was a Stafford County native who after graduating as valedictorian of her high school class went on to get undergraduate and graduate degrees at Mary Washington College and the University of Virginia. She was a teacher of English and Latin in Prince William County, Fredericksburg City, and Stafford County. She later advanced to Assistant Principal in Stafford and Stafford County Head Start Director where she served the children and families of Stafford until her retirement. After a brief retirement, Joyce worked in her daughter's, Anne Bradshaw's, pediatric office until her untimely death. She loved to help and support children and adults. She was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church since childhood. Joyce served as a teacher, on numerous committees, and as a prayer partner. She believed in God, the death and resurrection of his son, Jesus Christ, and in eternal life in Heaven.

She leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Harry S. Bradshaw, Jr.; and family who love and will miss her but know they will see her again in Heaven.

A service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Bethel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

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