Rosa Burch Bradley

1928 - 2022

Rosa Burch Bradley, 94, of Amherst, went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2022. Rosa was born in Amherst County on May 16, 1928, one of eight children of the late Tallie and Allie Burch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Lewis "Bobby" Bradley; sister, Lorene; brothers, Edward and David.

She was a member of Oronoco Church of the Brethren, serving as a teacher, board member and treasurer for many years. Rosa was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Pedlar Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad as well as a member of Pleasant Vista Garden Club. She retired from Central Fidelity Bank as vice president and manager of the Natural Bridge Branch. Most of all she enjoyed her family and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, bowling and fishing.

Rosa is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Lewis Bradley; her children, Arnold Bradley (Patricia), Kaye Haas (Bob), Keith Bradley (Cheryl); daughter-in-law, Denise Bradley (Bobby); 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; her brothers, McKinley Burch, Emory Burch; sisters, Rachel Roakes and Jean Argabright; and her beloved niece, Janice Browning, whom Rosa thought of as a daughter.

A funeral service will be held 12 noon on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Oronoco Church of the Brethren, 7742 Lexington Tpke, Vesuvius, VA 24483 with Pastor Arnold Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Oronoco Church of the Brethren, c/o Cheryl Bradley, Treasurer, 4923 Lexington Tpke, Amherst, VA 24521.

Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.