Nancy Jarie Tompkins Bradshaw, 83, of Catawba, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Agape Care Hospice following a period of declining health.
Nancy was born on March 19, 1941 in Montana. She was a Sunday School teacher and member of the choir at Brookwood Baptist Church of Morganton for many years. In 1979, she was the parent of the year for Mecklenburg County Schools. At the age of 73, Nancy received her GED from Burke County.
In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in passing by her husband of 58 years, Bobby Joe Bradshaw; a son, David Wayne Bradshaw; sisters, Betty and Rose; and brothers, Ray and Frank.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Jonathan Keith Bradshaw (Pam), Paulina Jarie Phillips (Woody); Bruce Franklin Bradshaw (Maureen); and Bonnie Louise Jones (Josh); sister, Marti Goode of Paradise, MT; daughter-in-law, Sandra Bradshaw; twelve grandchildren; sixteen greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service. Interment will follow at Benfield Cemetery in Newland.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 AM to 11 AM at Heritage Funeral Service.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the family.
I am so sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are wirh you all. Much love, Mandy Brunson
Nancy was a true friend. She love the Lord and was so true to his word in her deeds. She was there for me during rough times in my life. She really never knew how much she helped me.
Nancy loved to sing. We spent many a Sunday shoulder to shoulder at Wilson Grove Baptist in Mint Hill, NC in the choir lifting our praise to God. Our choir practices on Wed. nights were a hoot! She and I would get called down at times for cutting up..Lol. I loved her laugh.
She has never been far from my heart and mind over the years. Without her love and support, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to see and spend time with a very special person, who is still in my life.
She was and is even more so, a strong woman. Always ready to help, protect, and love with open arms. You will surly be missed here. But I know you were welcomed home with a wonderful celebration the moment you left us.
God bless those of you during this time of loss of Nancy’s presence in your lives. It’s just but a moment that we will see her again. It’s will be just within a twinkling of an eye, and just a step into the next room.
It’s not goodbye..it’s simply a see you again soon. My prayers are with you all as you face another loss with Nancy. May God be your strength and love beyond all understanding.
I am so sorry to hear about your family’s loss. I remember miss Nancy from when I was in my late teen years. Miss Nancy would come, out of her way, to pick me up for church so that I could continue to go to my home church. I didn’t have a car at the time. Miss Nancy was so loving. I was going through a lot back then and she was always willing to listen and give loving advice. I will miss her dearly. I will be praying 🙏 for your family during this difficult time.
Walter Harlow