Mildred W. Bradley

Mildred W. Bradley, 95, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Born October 9, 1929, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Henry C. Wright and the late Trummie G. Story Wright. She was a devoted homemaker, talented seamstress.  Her  life was marked by faith, love, and a quiet strength that shaped her home and those around her.

Mildred was a former employee of All Wear Manufacturing, where she worked as a seamstress. Her skill with a needle was more than just a profession—it was an expression of care and creativity. Her daughter fondly remembers the beautiful dresses her mother lovingly made by hand, each one stitched with affection and pride.

Beyond her work, Mildred cherished her role as a homemaker. She found joy in gardening,  was an exceptional cook, known for her comforting meals and the love she poured into every dish.

Mildred was a woman of deep faith and a long-time member of Cornerstone Church of God, where she drew strength and comfort from her community and her beliefs. Her life was a testament to quiet devotion.

In 1947, Mildred married the love of her life, Robert M. "Bobby" Bradley. Together, they shared a lifetime of love, support, and partnership until his passing in 2006. Their marriage was a model of mutual respect and enduring affection. Their son shared his father's love of farming, continuing a legacy of hard work and appreciation for the land.

Mildred’s greatest joy was her family. She was a constant source of love, guidance, and support. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her, especially her children, who carry forward the values she instilled in them.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bradley will be held at 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Cornerstone Church Of God in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Pastor Chad Ballentine. Interment will follow in Hurricane Hills Cemetery near Newbern, Tennessee. Visitation for Mrs. Bradley will be held on Sunday from 3:30 PM until 5:00 PM at the Cornerstone Church of God in Dyersburg, Tennessee.


She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Robert Jeffery Bradley (Vickie) of Newbern, Tennessee; one daughter, Janice Bradley Lindley  (Robert C.) of Newbern, Tennessee; one sisters, Lea Ella Hall of Dyersburg, Tennessee; she was "Grandma" to her five grandchildren, Lisa Lindley, Steven B. Lindley, Lori Beth Butler, Ryan Bradley (Alexa) and Holly M. Garner (Ronnie); fourteen great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. "Bobby" Bradley, one sister, Juanita Holmes and two brothers, J. B. Wright and William Henry Wright.

Honoring Mrs. Bradley as pallbearers will be Luke Hawks, James Shipley, Shannon Bradley, Phil Bradley, Lynn Holmes and Mike Shelton.

Online condolences may be made to the family at johnsonwilliamsfuneralhome.com. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mildred W. Bradley.

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