Laura Mae Bradshaw

Laura Mae Bradshaw obituary

Laura Mae Bradshaw

Laura Bradshaw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Metropolitan Funeral Service - Berkley Chapel on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Peacefully passed away Saturday Nov. 8th at the age of 82. She was surrounded by love at home in her Norfolk residence.

Laura Mae was born in Ayden N.C. on August 21st, 1943, she was the second child of the late Thomas Bradshaw and Mattie Harris. She retired with over 20 years of service at Albano Cleaners. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She always made time to lend a listening ear and provide a loving response.

She was proceeded in death by her oldest sister Shirley Stocks. Leaving to cherish in her memory sisters Kay Herring, Gracy Gratton and one brother Allen Bradshaw. Her three children James (Jimmy) Campbell and his wife Judyth, Mattie (Paula) Campbell, Edith (Wayy) Campbell. She also leaves behind two granddaughters, Laurie Davis and her husband Ezra, Megan (Nikki) Campbell and fiancé Alonzo Harris. As well as her great grandson Tyi-Zhawn Kisto-Campbell and a new addition that is on the way. She has a host of nieces and nephews along with some very dear friends.

The family would like to give a special thanks to her granddaughter Laurie for being an exceptional PCA in Lauras latter years. We love and appreciate you dearly.

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