Grace Marie Clark Bradley was born October 9, 1947 in Austin, Texas. She was the first born child to Alonzo Clark and Effie Mae Cole Clark. She went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2022. Her parents and brother Lee Marion Clark and sister Theola Tomlin preceded her in death.
She graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Austin, Texas and attended North Texas University and Nixon Clay College. She was a devoted worker at The Texas Department of Insurance for more than forty years.
She was married to Curtis Bradley for over 50 years and together they had three children: Renee’, Truest and Curtis .Grace was a caring wife, mother, grand- mother, sister and friend. She was lovingly given the name of “Honey “by her grandkids .She had an infectious smile and a loving spirit that lit up any room she entered. She loved spending time in the kitchen creating delicious meals for her family. She loved to study history and was an avid reader. She enjoyed watching movies and spending time with family and friends. She was proud of her children and grandchildren and would gleefully inform anyone in her presence of their achievements.
Grace was a faithful member of East Side Church of Christ .She was active in the Women’s ministry and was a founding member of the East Side Ladies Day Committee.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Curtis Bradley, her children Renee Bradley Rhine(Fredrick), Truest Bradley and Curtis Marcus Bradley; grandchildren, Cydnie Rhine, Fredrick Rhine III(Raven), Caylen Rhine, Danzi Bradley and Taylor Bradley; sisters Bennie Clark-Pridgon and Ramonika Clark-Carr (Tony); aunts, Betty Clark Joyner- Randolph (Levi) and Teresa Clark-Scott; uncles, Kenny Clark (Shirley), McKinley Clark (Mary), Sydney Clark and Larry Clark, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A visitation for Grace will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Church of Christ at East Side, 5701 E MLK Jr. Blvd., Austin, Texas 78721. A funeral service will occur Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM, 5701 E MLK Jr. Blvd., Austin, Texas 78721. A graveside service will occur Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Cook-Walden/ Memorial Hill Cemetery, 14501 North IH-35 Frontage Road, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com for the Clark-Bradley family.
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