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Mrs. Velma Louise Smith Bradley

February 18, 1928 – June 2, 2020
Obituary of Mrs. Velma Louise Smith Bradley
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Dillard Memorial Funeral Home

Velma Louise Smith Bradley, 92, of Pickens, SC entered into her eternal home on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Heartland West Nursing Facility in Greenville, SC.

She leaves behind her loving husband of almost sixty-eight years together, four children, thirteen grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. The family can thankfully take some solace in their grief, knowing that she was reunited with her loving parents, Ed and Cornelia Smith on heaven shores.

Born on February 18, 1928, Velma was a woman who truly loved Jesus and saw the true value of family. She met and married her loving husband Melvin on November 1, 1952, placing her focus on raising a beautiful family. Through many hardships in her life, she realized early on that a good life was seeing the beauty in the small blessings around her. Some of her sweetest blessings was being with family, caring for children, and enjoying her favorite foods. Her strength was found in her faith in Christ and her value was far above rubies. She lived a virtuous life and the impact is in the family she leaves behind.

She leaves behind her husband Melvin, her children Roger Bradley (Susie), Vickie Bowie (Allen), Roselyn Finley (Randall), and Terry Bradley (Page). Her grandchildren Keith Bradley (Danielle), Weston Bradley, Brandon Bradley (Jennifer), Cody Bradley (Kayla), Mitchell Bowie (Dana), Michael Bowie, Marsha Alexander (David), Joshua Bowie, Brian Finley (Amy), Tiffany Moon (Jason), Amanda Horn (John), Christopher Bradley (Nikki), and Davey Bradley. She also leaves behind an abundance of blessings with thirty-four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Also a brother, Hovie Smith (Joann).

A graveside service will be held Thursday June 4, 2020 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens. Due to the COVID-19 crisis and in accordance with CDC guidelines, we are limiting the gathering to 50 persons or less in order to protect the health of the Bradley family, our community, and our associates. We ask that you kindly respect this request for the benefit of all we serve.

Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Bradley family.

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FAMILY

Melvin BradleyHusband

Edward R. SmithFather (deceased)

Cornelia Nix SmithMother (deceased)

Roger Bradley (Susie Bradley)Son

Vickie Bowie (Allen Bowie)Dauther

Roselyn Finley (Randall Finley)Daughter

Terry Bradley (Page Bradley)Son

Keith Bradley (Danielle Bradley)Grandchild

Weston BradleyGrandchild

Brandon Bradley (Jennifer Bradley)Grandchild

Cody Bradley (Kayla Bradley)Grandchild

Mitchell Bowie (Dana Bowie)Grandchild

Michael BowieGrandchild

Marsha Alexander (David Alexander)Grandchild

Joshua BowieGrandchild

Brian Finley (Amy Finley)Grandchild

Tiffany Moon (Jason Moon)Grandchild

Amanda Horn (John Horn)Grandchild

Christopher Bradley (Nikki Bradley)Grandchild

Davey BradleyGrandchild

Hovie Smith (Jo Ann Smith)Brother

Mrs. Bradley also leaves behind an abundance of blessings with thirty-four great grandchildren and on great-great grandchild.

PALLBEARERS

Jacob MoonPallbearer

Jason MoonPallbearer

Brandon BradleyPallbearer

Cody BradleyPallbearer

Weston BradleyPallbearer

David AlexanderPallbearer

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