Melba Sue Lindsey Bradbery

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Melba Bradbery Obituary

Melba Sue Lindsey Bradbery, Died 7/17/17 at the grand old age of 81. Melba was born 12/27/35 in Palestine, Texas. She and her parents, Hubert and Lila (Fitzgerald) Lindsey moved to Galena Park, Texas when Melba was 6 years old. In 1956 Melba was stricken with polio causing her to spend her remaining years in a wheelchair. Melba was married to her one true love, James Bradbery on April 30, 1965. They soon moved to Pasadena, TX where they were blessed with their son Steven Bradbery in August of 1969.

Melba is survived by her husband James, her son Steven and his wife Robin, her step daughter Darlene and her husband Charles, her step son Garry and his wife Sue, step granddaughter Tahlisa and her husband Josh and their two children Robbie and Serena as well as many great friends.

Melba ran The Violet Room from her home for ten years and raised and sold hundreds of African Violets. She and James entered her violets at shows across Texas where she won many prestigious awards.

She is now with her Lord. Walking without pain and singing with the angles.

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Published by The Pasadena Citizen from Jul. 21 to Aug. 3, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Melba Bradbery

6 Entries

John Gonzales

September 21, 2017

So sorry to hear of Melba's passing she was a wonderful woman. Prayers are sent your way.

Robin Bradbery

July 31, 2017

Pastor Jack asked me to say a few words at Melba's service. This is my eulogy to her.
"I'm not going to tell you what a great and wonderful person Melba was. Because if you had ever met Melba you already know everything good I could possible say about her. Probably more.
No, I am going to tell you about my friend, who was also my Mother-In-Law. Melba taught me many things but the most important thing of all was what a family should be. That's Family, with a capitol F. Because the relatives who I grew up around only practiced family with a lower case f. Often very lower case.
But Melba taught me that families can care without selfish motives, that they could love without making demands. She taught me that Family wasn't just those who shared your blood or married those who did. Family included those with whom you shared your soul. She showed me not just through her own actions but through her son, the man she raised, what it was to care more for another than for yourself. I know I am a better person for knowing her and seeing the way she cared for and loved those around her.
From elephants to butterflies, the least and the largest, Melba loved natural things. She surrounded herself with beautiful plants, feathered friends and let's not forget her furry family members. Many of you know she raised African Violets and did quite well at shows. She would often have some of her plants for sale to get others hooked, I mean, interested in raising them for themselves. Melba grew huge and gorgeous violets with interesting names like Apache Feathers, Tiger, and Alamo Aztec. At one such show and sale the club member who was manning the sale table that day was asked by a lady if there were any mature Tight Jeans available. Well he didn't grow that variety and there were none on the table so he told the woman he would ask some of the other growers. Turning to the show hall he spotted Melba across the room and yelled out, for all to hear, Hey Melba! Do you have Tight Jeans? Without a seconds hesitation she yells back across the show hall Yes, but I wouldn't want to advertise it.
And that was Melba, a shining soul who loved her friends like family and her family more than she loved herself with an impish sense of humor and a twinkle in her eye.
I will miss her."
Robin Bradbery

Steve Bradbery

July 27, 2017

Brother Jack asked me to write down a little something about my Mom.
This, the night before I say good-bye for the last time to my mom's physical body.
After much fretting over trying to come up with a Little something I finally realize why is so hard for me articulate my feelings. My mom was not just a Little Something and there is no way to just say A Little Something about her.
I am hemming up a new pair of dress slacks I have bought for the funeral. Keep in mind I have never hemmed my own pants in my life (something my Mom always did for me) I can't help but hear my mom's voice walking me through the process. I watched her hem my pants dozens of times growing up so I didn't bat an eye at the fact that these new pants needed hemming and she was no longer here to do it. I simply got down her sewing machine and commenced to hemming. After sewing a not so straight line, I see that although it's far from perfect at least I tried and accomplished what needed to be done. This is one of the biggest lessons my mom ever taught me. You never know what you can do (or like for that matter) if you don't try it at least once. She instilled in me that even though failure is possible, trying your best is all you need to do to accomplish great things.
My dad says I am strong. This brings me to another struggle I am having. The fact that her passing is not causing me to break down or feel a bigger loss, after all she is gone right? To that I say NO, she is not really gone. Even though I will never feel her touch, I hear her guiding me in everything I do, everything I try, everything I accomplish. Because she will always be with me, pushing me, guiding me to try my best at everything life throws at me before I say I cannot do something.

My mom is not gone. She will live on in me till my final day.
I love you mom.
Steve Bradbery

Sylvia Crum Lynch

July 24, 2017

God Bless Melba, my dear first cousin. I love you dearly. Thank you James for your love and devotion to Melba. We will miss her. Peace be with you, Melba; We are so happy that you are in the arms of Jesus.
Love, Sylvia Fitzgerald Crum Lynch and Michael J. Lynch.

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Barbie Grossman

July 24, 2017

Mr. Bradbery, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you had some great times with her. Remember those great times. May God bring you comfort in this difficult time.

Barbie Grossman (State Farm)

Judy Britt

July 23, 2017

Aunt Melba will be missed by all who knew her! I loved her amazing sense of humor, she kept me stitches every time I saw her. She had such a loving spirit about her and was loved by all. Aunt Melba is home with the Lord now and in peace and pain free, how awesome is that! Love you Aunt Melba!

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