Ena Marie Bradford age 91, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday morning at Donalson Care Center. A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Burlie Steelman Shelton, Mrs. Bradford worked for the Lincoln County School Systems, and was a member of the Beech Grove United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughter Janice Bolles of Fayetteville, son John Marvin Bradford (Brenda) of Chapel Hill, brother Earl R. Shelton (Betty) of Fayetteville, four grandchildren Angela Lamb ( Ken) ,Janna Shope (Greg), Jill Stegall (Scotty), and Brad Bolles and 6 great grandchildren Michael Lamb, Patrick Lamb (Elizabeth) Kristen Stegall, John Stegall, Brooks Lamb, and Cassie Shope, and 4 great great grandchildren. Mrs Bradford was preceded in death by her husband Clyde A. Bradford, sister Inez Squires, Johnnie Thomas , Jenny Hall and brother Melvin Shelton and one great great grandchild.
Visitation for Mrs Ena Marie Shelton Bradford will be conducted Sunday from 1 PM till 2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home. A private memorial service for the family will follow burial will be beside her husband Mr. Clyde Astor Bradford in Lebanon Cemetery.
JANICE AND FAMILY,
I WAS VERY FOND OF YOUR MOM!! SHE WAS SUCH
A SWEET AND CARING LADY. YOU HAVE MY SINCERE SYMPATHY, I KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LOSE YOU MOTHER!! MUCH LOVE, JANET
Janice, I just found out of Ms. Marie’s passing. Joe & I are so sorry of your & John,s loss. So many good memories of our childhood your parents were like second parents to us both. memories we will both cherish so much.To you and your family and to John’s we send our love and prayers to you all.
Janice, I’m sorry I didn’t know about your mom’s death in time to come to the visitation. I try to keep up with the obituaries, but I don’t have a computer at home, so I didn’t hear about it until after the service Sunday. I know you took care of her a long time. May God bless you at this sad time. Because He Lives, Amy S. Osteen
Sorry for your loss,we will be praying for the family.
Janice, Brad, and Janna – I was so sorry to learn of the death of your mother/grandmother. All of you are so very special to me and I treasure more than you know the fun times we all had when you and Cliff and Cindy were growing up together. It was a different time back then. Love to all of you.
Janice and family,
So sorry to hear about your mother. Keeping you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
JANICE AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS………..MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY……………IN OUR PRAYERS…………..
Janice and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God sustain you in the days to come, and may you cherish all the good memories you have. Thinking of you.
Janice, you know how much we thought of your mother. It was always a pleasure to spend time with her. The picture in this obituary is precious, and I’ve copied and saved it in a special file. We’ll see you Sunday.
Love, Lynn and Frank
JANICE,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MS. BRADFORD. I PERSONALLY KNOW HOW HARD THIS IS TO LOSE YOUR MOTHER BUT WE KNOW SHE IS NO LONGER IN PAIN AND READY TO BE WITH JESUS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP IN ANY WAY.
MARCELLA SCOT
Janice, sorry to hear about your mother. She was a dear lady that could get bossy at times if she didn’t think think things were right. I know you will miss her but remember she will be with daddy and the rest of her family and that you will see her again some day