Mary Rosalie "Mowbray" Bradley

Mary Rosalie "Mowbray" Bradley obituary

Mary Rosalie "Mowbray" Bradley

Mary Bradley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. L. Davis Funeral Home on Aug. 26, 2025.

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Mary Rosalie Bradley fell asleep in the arms of Jesus Sunday, August 24th, 2025 at WVU Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV.

She was born on September 12th, 1946 in Hagerstown, MD. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Catherine (Nave) Mowbray.

Mary was a member of Hilltop Christian Fellowship, Clear Spring, MD.

She is survived by a daughter, Leslie (Bradley) Groves-Mentzer & Eric of Falling Waters, WV. Her grandchildren, Elli Leimone (Brandy) of Falling Waters, WV and Will, Trae Bradley of Smithsburg, Md. Great Grandchildren twins, Edward Groves and Elexis Groves of Nokesville, Va. She is also survived by 3 brothers-in-law, Ralph Bradley/ Judy of Fayetville, Pa. Paul Bradley/ Becky of Falling Waters, WV. And Jerry Bradley of Naples FL. Numerous Nieces/ great, nephews/ great.

Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years Ronald Bradley, Sr., and a Son, Ronald "Wade" Bradley Jr., Grandson, Edward Lee "Eddie" Groves lll and infant Great granddaughter Kenidi Rae Heaphy and many close and dear friends.

Mary graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1964. Mary was previously employed by the First Baptist Church with 43 yrs as a Custodian alongside her beloved Ronnie.

A celebration of Mary's life will be Saturday, September 6th 1:00pm at Hilltop Christian Fellowship 12624 Trinity Church Dr. Clear Spring, MD. Pastors John and Melissa Miller officiating. Refreshments to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mary Bradley to: Hilltop Christian Fellowship 12624 Trinity Church Dr. Clear Spring, MD.

Arrangements were made by J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD and online condolences may be offered at www.jldavisfh.com

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