Deborah Irene Bradley

A Life Filled with Laughter and Love

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A Life Well Lived

Deborah Irene Bradley was born on March 17, 1955, in Denver, Colorado, to Marlow Williams and Constance Lucille Smith. Growing up in Denver, she developed a strong work ethic and a grounded sense of responsibility that guided her throughout her life. Her early years shaped her determination, practicality, and steady resilience—qualities that defined her as a mother, professional, and friend.

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A Shining Light and Enduring Legacy

Deborah’s life was built on perseverance. She became a teenaged mother and embraced that responsibility with grit and intention. She raised her children to be thoughtful, capable, and true to themselves. Her legacy is rooted in the everyday strength she displayed—showing up, working hard, and finding moments of humor no matter how tough life became. She didn’t seek attention or recognition; she simply lived in a way that left a lasting mark on everyone around her.

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A Woman of Faith and Dedication

Deborah’s faith was a foundation she relied on throughout her life. In the mid-1980s, she joined Landmark Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Denver, Colorado, where she was an active member for decades. Her church community was a source of strength, stability, and connection. She remained a part of that spiritual home until relocating to Houston in 2017. Her faith was steady and sincere—expressed not through grand gestures but through the way she treated people, carried herself, and persevered through life’s challenges.

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Family and Cherished Relationships

In 1971, Deborah married Eugene Clyde Bradley, and together they welcomed one child, Tracy Dixon (Stan). Later, she had twins, Shanita Johnson and Shannon Bradley (Brenda). Deborah’s approach to motherhood blended honesty, structure, and humor. Her memorable sayings—like “I’m beat down to my socks” and “I’m full as a tick”—captured her playful spirit and straightforward personality.

Deborah is survived by her 3 children; stepson Micheal Bailey; her grandchildren Brittany, Makiah, Emily, Bayleigh, Alex, and Kendall; her eight great-grandchildren; her brother Maurice Johnson; and cousin Sharon Major and a host of lifelong friends. She valued her family deeply and maintained strong, meaningful bonds throughout her life.

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Forever in Our Hearts

Deborah appreciated the simple joys that made life meaningful—gardening, traveling, learning new things, and especially laughter. She had a particular love for New York City, where she enjoyed Broadway shows and the energy of the city. Her humor—sometimes sharp, always genuine—helped lift the people around her and made even the hardest moments more bearable. Her presence, laughter, and straightforward wisdom will be remembered with love.

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A Lasting Influence

Deborah’s work ethic was unwavering. Through years of dedication and persistence, she built a successful career and ultimately retired as an engineer with Avaya Communications with multiple awards and accolades. She achieved her goals step by step, through determination rather than shortcuts.

Her true influence, however, lives in the people she raised, encouraged, and inspired. Her children and grandchildren carry forward her strength, her honesty, and her resilience. Deborah showed that faith, perseverance, and a good sense of humor can shape a meaningful life—and her impact will continue through the generations she leaves behind.