Doris LaVerne Bradley
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Doris LaVerne Bradley
- Madison Parish, Louisiana
February 25, 1926 ~ September 20, 2021 (age 95)
From Crothers-Glenwood
Funeral Home Tallulah. LA September 23, 2021
Doris LaVerne Bradley
“Aunt Verne” departed this life peacefully and went to her Heavenly home on
Monday, September 20, 2021. She lived and loved for 95 years. Her memorial
service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 23, 2021, at First Baptist Church
in Sondheimer, Louisiana, with Rev. Billy Castilaw officiating. Graveside will
be at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah, Louisiana. Visitation will be
Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in
Tallulah.
LaVerne Bradley was
born February 25, 1926, in Crowville, Louisiana, to Thomas Knee and Pnina
Lenora Parker Bradley, but spent most of the first 65 years of her life in
Sondheimer. She became associated with the Sondheimer Post Office three months
after her graduation from Lake Providence High School and spent 23 years as
sub-clerk before being appointed Postmaster. She served as postmaster of
Sondheimer Post Office for over 35 yeas, faithfully tending the community that
she loved.
She was a devoted
member of Sondheimer First Baptist Church and served as church clerk for many
years. She taught children’s Sunday School and became a Christian mentor to the
children that attended. This beloved church was her second family.
For many years, she
took care of her mother, making sure they never missed a ballgame, dance
recital, graduation, or any other event. She was a devoted daughter for as long
as her mom needed her. Her strong Christian faith was an example for all who
knew her.
After her retirement
from the Post Office, LaVerne moved to Tallulah, Louisiana. Here she enjoyed
spending time with family, making friends and playing cards with her card club.
Although LaVerne did
not have her own children, she had an entire family that claimed her as their
mom, grandmother, or aunt. With a family of 25 nieces and nephews, 67 great
nieces and nephews, over 139 great, great nieces and nephews and at least 66
great, great greats filling the family tree, Aunt Verne always knew she was
loved.
Miss Bradley joins
her other family members who preceded her to Heaven’s gates: Her parents, T.K.
and Nora Bradley; her sisters, Irene Barrilleaux and husband Milton, Hazel
Roberson and husband Garland, Louise Nacol and husband Adam, Virginia Myers and
husband Carl; her brothers, Luther Bradley and wife Floy Mae, Leo Bradley and
wife Florene, and Raymond Bradley and wife Christine.
Pallbearers for the
service will be Gary Vogel, Jamie Vogel, Curt Collins, Dave Collins, Robbie
Kivett, and Rick Kivett. Honorary pallbearers will be her other great nephews
and great, great nephews.
Memorials in memory
of LaVerne can be sent to First Baptist Church, Sondheimer, LA, St. Jude
Children’s Hospital, or a favorite charity.