She was born on September 15, 1940 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Patricia was the daughter of Brooks and Opal Franklin of Tulsa. She attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, majoring in Home Economics.
Patricia has two children, Scott Bradshaw and Susan Bradshaw Kuttner, and has six great grandchildren. She worked in the Cleveland County School System in Shelby, NC and was honored for her work with children there. She also worked for the Charlotte Observer and Home Life Insurance Company in Charlotte.
With her husband, Gary Bradshaw, she traveled the world on a World Cruise. Patricia was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a one-year Mission with the Church.
Services will be held at McEwen Funeral Home - Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 with the funeral starting at 12:00 PM, and a reception at 1:00 PM. The burial will be immediately following at Sharon Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be shared at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com.
