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Ruby Bradford Obituary
Funeral services for Ruby Mae Bradford of Georgetown, will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Georgetown Pentecost Church with Revs. Donnell Spurgeon and Brian Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgetown Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers of Jena. Visitation will be Monday, February 11, 2013 from 5:30pm to 9pm at the church.
Mrs. Bradford, 85, was born March 25, 1927 in Eldorado Arkansas to Needom and Myrtie Mae Sykes and passed from this life on Friday, February 8, 2013, with her family by her side at Winn Nursing and Rehab in Winnfield.
Filled with compassion and interest in others, Ruby made friends easily and maintained contact with many. As her children grew, she began working outside the home at Pinecrest State School where she had a great love for the residents, bringing some home with her for Christmas holidays if they had no where to go. Later, she worked at Hardtner Medical Center before retiring. She loved being outdoors, working in the yard and watching her flowers grow. She was a member of the Georgetown United Pentecostal Church. She was a soul-winner and was known for picking up people of all ages for church.
She is survived by daughters, Carolyn Cupit and husband Ronnie, Myrtle Lasyone and husband Doyle and Glenda Shelton and husband James; Son, Thurman Beavers and wife Brenda; Sisters, Barbara Paul and Jimmie Faye Kent; ten grandchildren, twenty seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren and host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by parents, first husband, Gamey Beavers, second husband, Harvey Bradford; two sisters, Betty Morris and Dorothy Nowlin; one brother, Ralph Sykes; nephews, Elmer Sykes, Eugene Sykes and niece, Debra Hodges.
Pallbearers will be Gene Cupit, Dewayne Lasyone, Glenn Cupit, Stacy Shelton, Damon Lasyone and Taylor Beavers.
Memorials may made to the Georgetown United Pentecostal Church.
The family wishes to express their sincere and deepest appreciation to the staff at The Winnfield Nursing and Rehab for their exceptional kindness and loving care of our mother and to her pastor, Donnell Spurgeon who was faithful to visit her.
You.may send online condolences to the Bradford family at www.hixsonbrothers.com
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Maggie Cowan
February 12, 2013
Dear Carolyn, Myrtle Lee, Glenda and Thruman, I was so sorry to hear that your Mom passed. I'll never forget the good times I had spending the night with you all and your Mom and Dad at times. It had been a very long time since I saw her, but I remember her sweet spirit and how she and your Dad helped me with money to be able to go on our Senior trip. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you all, but my thoughts and prayers are with you each and every one. We just lost Mom January 7th, so I can certainly feel your lose. I love you all, and pray for devine comfort at this your time of need. GOD bless, Maggie (Magdalene Kircher) Cowan
February 12, 2013
Your Mother fought her illness with courage, and now she is at peace. You know I love all three of you plus all your children and grandchildren. Love, Judy Corley Despino
Gloria Reeves
February 11, 2013
She was a light to many young people when her own children were growing up. She will long be remembered as "Sis Ruby"!
Cyndi Hodges
February 11, 2013
Sister Carolyn, Thurman and Myrtle and families, I am sorry for the loss of Sister Ruby. I know she will be missed. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Love, Darrel, Cyndi, Mikhael, Kendra & Izac
Pat Poole
February 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss, she was such a precious lady. We will be praying for you all.
Lennie Autrey & Pat
Penny Lincecum Wyatt
February 11, 2013
Praying for each of you at the loss of your sweet mother. She was such a dear friend to my grandmother and a wonderful friend to my family there in Georgetown. She will be missed greatly.
Darlene Rikard
February 11, 2013
Glenda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for you and all of your family.
Vonnie Parrott
February 11, 2013
So Sorry to hear of the passing of Sis Ruby she will be greatly missed..Prayers are with you n your family .
Leone (Barrett) Callender
February 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Ms. Ruby was a kind, caring and loving person. Always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with the entire family.
Jerry Ann Foster Beckham
February 11, 2013
I was so sorry to read about Ruby's death. I would have been there for services if I could have. I am in Alabama and won't be back to Georgetown in time. She was a great mother God be with all of you.
Jessica Hagan Coe
February 11, 2013
Mrs. Myrtle: Thinking and praying for you and your family during this most difficult time. If there is anything I can help you with at the office or otherwise, please let me know. Love you! Jessie
Joe McCain
February 11, 2013
Thurman, we are so sorry to her about your mom. We will keep you and her in our thoughts and prayers.
Maxine Kent
February 11, 2013
She was a very special Aunt to me. Love and prayers.
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