Shelba Jean Bradford
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Born and raised in Naoma, West Virginia, Shelba was the daughter of the late Bernie and Johnnie Lonker. She attended Marsh Fork High School and later graduated from Morris Harvey College in Charleston, WV. Shelba began her career with the phone company in Charleston before moving to Illinois, where she continued her work and retired from AT&T after 36 years of dedicated service.
Following her retirement, Shelba settled in Navarre, Florida, to be near her daughter, embracing life by the beach. She was a devoted member of the United Methodist Church and the Degree of Honor. A passionate gardener, she worked diligently to earn her Master Gardener's certification.
Shelba was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Bradford of Dry Creek, WV, and her sisters, Anna Ruth Milam and Margaret Daniel. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Kelli Swim of Navarre, FL; granddaughter, Kaila Scumaci of Pensacola, FL; son-in-law, Bobby Swim of Navarre, FL; sisters, Nancy Workman and Theresa Lonker; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Sharon Daniel-Norman of Prince, WV.
A service to celebrate Shelba's life will be held at Lewis Funeral Home in Navarre, FL, on February 12th. Visitation will begin at 3:30 PM, followed by funeral services at 4:30 PM. Lewis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Shelba will be laid to rest beside her husband at Pettry-Adkins Cemetery in Naoma, West Virginia, with Blue Ridge Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens directing at a later date.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Navarre Gardens and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care during Shelba's illness.
Shelba's warmth, kindness, and love will be deeply missed but forever cherished by those who knew her.
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Janis Cook
February 17, 2025
I'm so sorry to just now see of Shelba's passing. I would have loved to gone to her memorial. I met her at Rock Steady and she was such a neat lady. So fun and energetic and determined. Me and my late husband Jack Cook were blessed to know her.
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Haley Conway
February 11, 2025
Shelba always made people around her feel relaxed, she was the life of the party, and the sunshine in the room. She had a beautiful smile from ear to ear, no matter what she made you feel loved in her presence. She was someone that every-time you look at her she had some kind of sweet treat or asking for a Kleenex to wipe her hands and face left behind from the sweet treat. She most definitely a precious soul. She was so proud of her family, you could see the warmth come to her cheeks when family was in the room. I will forever cherish the precious moments I had with her.
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