Charlotte Halsell Bradshaw

Charlotte Halsell Bradshaw, RN, passed away quietly, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 91 on December 13, 2018. Born in Santa Ana, CA in 1927, Charlotte led a rich and wonderful life, guided by her devotion to God, her love for her family, and her infinite compassion for others. In 1948, Charlotte married her husband Junior Dale Bradshaw and together, they raised five children and welcomed eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren to the family over the years. She and JD spent 59 loving years together until his passing in 2007.

In 1948, Charlotte became a registered nurse at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA and maintained her license for nearly 70 years. Charlotte dedicated her career to caring for little ones and lived a life of kindness and service to others. She worked at the Huntington Hospital newborn nursery, on the medical floor of St. Joseph's Hospital, at the Hylond Home for Handicapped adults and children, and as the school nurse in several elementary schools in Garden Grove. On weekends, she volunteered for "Cradle Roll" at the Spurgeon United Methodist Church nursery and later as the Parish Nurse, where she visited members of the congregation who were unable to attend Sunday services.

Ever driven to stay active and learn new things, Charlotte published her first book "He Leadeth Me," at the age of 87. Her autobiography paints a word picture of the many ways in which God directed her life and serves as encouragement for others to join Charlotte in her enthusiasm for life - to always wake up and smile.

As a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Charlotte's impact on her family and loved ones will be forever cherished.

A memorial service will be held at The Waverley Chapel, Fairhaven Memorial Park, on December 22, 2018 at 9:00am, gravesite following. Reception at Town & Country Manor on 555 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.