Ruby Bradford

Ruby Lee Hunter Bradford, age 94, was born in Dalark, Arkansas on March 12, 1930, to her loving parents, the late Joe and Estella (Butler) Hunter. Ruby Bradford transitioned from laboring on this earth to Heaven's rewards of the pearly gates while resting peacefully in her home.
Ruby accepted Christ at an early age. She attended Bethel AME Church until she met the love of her life and married the late Reverend Jesse Lee Bradford and moved her membership to First Missionary Baptist Church Rockport of Malvern, AR. Ruby served as an Usher, Choir member, Kitchen Committee and loved working with the youth.
Ruby had endless love for her family and loved to cook a soulful dinner every Sunday after church until her health failed. She had a love for baseball, music, dancing, horses, flowers, cooking and caring for others before caring for herself.
She worked as a housekeeper at the Hot Springs Hotel and then as a care giver to her family members due to failing health. Ruby loved her family more than anything, especially her children, grandchildren who fondly called her Mama Ruby. You never knew who family was or not because she was fondly referred to as Mama Ruby or just Mama by all. She would just laugh and say, "all children are mine to love and care for because I will always have a rich life by being kind to others." Ruby was a sweet gentle soul who stood her ground when needed. She was truly a precious jewel.
Ruby was proceeded in death by her parents, Joe and Estella Hunter; husband, Reverend Jesse L. Bradford; daughters, Portia Jones Davis and Margaret Bradford; sons, Charles Bradford and Eddie Lee Bradford; granddaughter, Angela Bradford Thomas; great-grandsons, Silas Lee Jones and Brandon Bradford.
She leaves behind to cherish and celebrate her life's journey, her son, John Davis (Teresa) of Malvern, Arkansas, her daughter in law, Onia Bradford Stephens (Rickey), her bonus son, Reverend Larry Banks (Cordelia).
Grandchildren Isaac Davis (Tanika) of Bryant, Monica Jones Prewitt (Barry) of Garland, TX, Daren Jones (Katie) of Fort Worth, TX, Sondra Davis of Sache, TX, Daphine Wright of Allen, TX and Jackie Ray Newborn of Alexander, AR, Preston Banks of West Memphis, TN, Eddie Bradford of Little Rock, AR, Bruce Bradford of Malvern, AR, Jesslyn Bradford of Kileen, TX, Maurice Bradford (Alyshia ) of Hot Springs, AR, Mark Bradford of Long Beach, CA, Vincent Bradford of Dallas, TX, Ganea Bradford and Alexia Bradford; her great grandchildren Cameron Davis, Gabrielle Davis, Gisele Davis, Gracen Davis, Tanner Anderson, Daniel Anderon, Gabriel Anderson, Ruby Jones, Finn Jones, Dante Reed, Gavin House, D'Shyia, Johnai and Andriea; great- great grandchildren Jaxtyn James Reed and Cali Cole Reed, Tanisha Bradford, Devin Bradford, Darrius Bullock, Malik Bradford, Maurice Bradford, Jr., Elleese Bradford, Travon Braford, Ruby Patton, Elliott Bradford and Faith Bradford, a special niece Carol Buckner, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives to cherish her memories.
Preferred Florist: Mary & Martha's 870-246-2446
Food can be taken to repast location, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 1220 Carmichael Street Malvern, AR.
"She Is Gone"
You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
by David Harkins
Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors
" The Epitome of Service"