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Donelda Maud Bradley

Donelda Maud Bradley

September 29, 1939 - September 2, 2020

Donelda Maud Bradley of Bells, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on September 2, 2020.

Donelda was born to Sid and Toye (Smith) Daugherty in Walton, West Virginia on September 29, 1939. She was the first born of seven children. She grew up in Ohio in Orwell and Rome.

Donelda married Clarence Bradley on June 16, 1956 in Rome, Ohio. They were happily married for 64 years. She met Clarence in his family’s strawberry patch when she was 14 years old. They were married 4 years later after Clarence got out of the military.

They owned and operated Bradley’s Diner in Orwell, Ohio for years. She also was a licensed cosmetologist who had her own salon. She was a loving wife and the best mom ever that had a “wicked” sense of humor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sid and Toye; brother, Larry Daugherty; sister, Debbie Scharnberg; brother in law, Buddy Waller; her in laws, Ernest and Kate Bradley; sister in law, Ernestine

Emerson and husband Gordon; sister in law, June Durrant and husband Harry.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence Dennis Bradley of Bells, Texas; sons, Randolph L Bradley and wife Donna of Bells, Texas; Christopher A. Bradley and wife Susan of Georgetown, Texas; grandsons, Benjamin Bradley and wife Alison of Copley, Ohio, Brandin Hill and wife Caitlin of Kinsman, Ohio; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Hughes and husband Jim of Florida, Shirley Ackley and husband Shad of Florida, Wanda Waller 0f Ashtabula, Ohio; brother, Albert Daugherty and wife Harriet

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  1. Randy
    Randy on September 4, 2020 at 5:42 PM

    Love you mama!

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    • Florence Bradley
      Florence Bradley on September 6, 2020 at 11:10 AM

      Aunt Donna , I was little when I remember seeing you, you always had nice hair I thought, you were a awesome lady , I know you have your angel wings I know you will watch over Clarence and your kids, you are truly missed , fly high aunt Donna

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    • Theresa Grigger
      Theresa Grigger on June 29, 2021 at 4:34 PM

      Hi, Randy

      Not sure if you are going to get this now. Gary just called me and asked if she had passed away. I found this online. I had no idea. I am so sorry. I loved your mom and she will be missed. This getting old really sucks. Please send my love to your dad and to Chris. Hugs Theresa ( Emerson)

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  2. Yvette Clark
    Yvette Clark on September 4, 2020 at 5:56 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of such a wonderful and beautiful person. You maybe gone but your memories will always be with the ones that new you. May you Rest IN PEACE. Yvette Clark

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  3. Christopher Bradley
    Christopher Bradley on September 4, 2020 at 8:56 PM

    I LOVE YOU MOM❤️ MISS YOU AND SUSAN AND I ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR SOUL. GOD BLESS YOU MOM

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  4. Tracy S.
    Tracy S. on September 4, 2020 at 9:44 PM

    So sorry to hear of this, aunt Donna was a great person…I miss listening to her stories when I was a kid. Rest in peace

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  5. Patty Foss
    Patty Foss on September 5, 2020 at 12:07 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about this. I never met her but know she had a wonderful sense of humor! She was very much loved by her family and they will have wonderful memories of this amazing woman.
    My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family. May she rest in peace.

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  6. Donna Bradley
    Donna Bradley on September 5, 2020 at 12:08 PM

    No-one to moon at me from the porch now.
    Gonna miss you Mrs B
    From Mrs B (Your English Muffin)

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  7. Brandin
    Brandin on September 5, 2020 at 5:15 PM

    Love you grandma.

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    • Barbara Taylor
      Barbara Taylor on September 8, 2020 at 1:53 PM

      Knowing you made my life better. You touched my heart and soul. You made me a better person, and in my heart you will always be. ? Heaven has definitely gained an angel. ?

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