Mrs. Mary Catherine Black Bradley Obituary in Orangeburg at Simmons Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Mary Catherine Black Bradley

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Catherine Black Bradley, 79, of 1747 McMichael Street, Orangeburg, SC will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Lovely Hill Baptist Church, 408 Augusta Hwy., Smoaks, SC, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The Reverend Floyd W. White is officiating.

Mrs. Bradley will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Mary Catherine Black Bradley the daughter of the late Isaac and Maggie Black was born on October 15, 1940 in Sumter, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest after a brief illness on March 19, 2020 at her residence.

Mary was a faithful member of Lovely Hill Baptist Church in Smoaks, South Carolina where she sang on the Mass Choir, served on the Usher Board, Missionary Department and as a Sunday school teacher.

She was employed by Orangeburg Consolidated School District #5 for 3 years. She served as a Teacher's Assistant at Rivelon and Mellichamp Elementary schools. She always had a passion for working with children and loved her job. Mary retired May 27, 2005 and remained active until her illness.

Mary's loving memories will forever be cherish by her husband of the home, Willie Eugene Bradley, Sr.; from this union three children were born: Willie E. (Karen) Bradley, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, Margaret M. Bradley Davis of Orangeburg, SC and Reginald A. (Jacqueline) Bradley of Atlanta, GA; a loving son-in-law, Rodney L. Davis of Orangeburg, SC; nine grandchildren: Kyle, Kameron and Kristen Bradley, Gerbeaud Deveaux, Marquis (Unique) Davis, Rodrick Davis, Delaina Davis, Kymberly (Brandon) Bradley, Breanna (Fred) Brewer; seven great grandchildren and one on the way: Jayden Buchannan, Maliq, Elijah and Josiah Davis, Tyrique and Brandon Bradley, Jr. and Kamari Brewer; her siblings: Isaac (Alberta) Black of Sanford, NC, Betty Adams of Fayetteville, NC, Shirley Harris, Ann Jenkins and Maggie Margaret Black all of Harrisburg, PA; five sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: Margaret Bradley, Ruth B. Harrison, Daisy Mae Clemons, Willie Mae (James) Haughton, Deloris Black and Frank Samuels; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 23, 2020 from 4;00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please follow all COVID-19 precautions.

Family and friends may call at the residence, 1747 McMichael Street, Orangeburg, SC or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

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My deepest sympathies and condolences to willie, reggie, and margaret. Your mama was the sweetest woman I ever met. Whenever i visited grandma,Lucille Guinyard,i made sure i chatted with mrs bradley. She always was easy to talk to and a great listener. I will truly miss her. Rodney Inabinet

Dear Bradley Family:
Mrs. Bradley was a teacher's assistant who worked with Mrs. Kinard when I was in elementary school. She was a kind and sweet lady. Her daughter, Margaret, was also in my classes. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless!

To the Bradley Family: Our deepest sympathy and condolences are with you along with our prayers that God will be be especially close to you at this difficult time and the days ahead. The Stokes Family

To the Bradley Family. Our deepest sympathy and condolences are with you along with our prayers that God will be especially close to you at this difficult time and the days ahead. The Stokes Family

Brenda Crook

I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Bradley's passing. I had the pleasure of working with her in Kindergarten for 20 plus years at Mellichamp Elementary. She was a wonderful Christian lady who lived her faith daily. She was a sweet, kind, caring person who showed her love and nurtured hundreds of children. Sending my sincere sympathy to her family and praying for them.

To Willie and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Mom always kept me abreast of your music career. She was always your no.1 fan. Please know that "She has seen the sunrise with the Master, Earth's long and weary night has passed away, All her pain and earthly cares have been forgotten, In that land of quiet joy and endless day. May she rest in peace. Cynthia Zeigler (Ms.Z) Career Development Center, SCSU RET

Working with Mrs. Bradley at Mellichamp Elementary was a wonderful experience. She was always kind and loving to all our precious children. I send my sympathy to her family. Jane Shuler

My condolences to your loved ones! Mrs.Bradley was the Teacher's assistant when I was in Kindergarten at Mellichamp. She was a genuine, kind, loving and sweet woman. Throughout her career she touched the lives of so many children in the area, working past her retirement from the school district. She never forget my name or face. Rest in peace Mrs. Bradley.
Adriane Duley-Owens

I worked with Mrs. Bradley as a student teacher. I found her to be a a loving, caring, kind individual with children and as I grew to know her, I found her the same with adults. I have seen her many times over the years since then. I will miss her. I send my deep sympathy to all of you. Mae Notoma

Mrs. Bradley was always a sweet, kind and pleasant person. I send my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. S. A. Hampton

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Bradley. She would keep me up on what was going on with Willie and his music career. She knew we were fellow Bulldogs. Rest in peace Mrs. Bradley. Beryle, Mrs. Rice's daughter(OCCOA) Buddies.