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Note: Virginia Burgess Bradley: Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - May 18, 2004 GASTONIA Mrs. Bradley, 82, of Gastonia, died May 16, 2004 at Gaston a Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was the daughter of The late Howard Freeman and Bessie McCraw Burgess. Funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, Gastonia. Burial will be in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia. Visitation is 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia. She was preceded in death by her soul mate and loving husband of 36 years, Pete Bradley who died in 1978. She was an avid bowler. A died hard Atlanta Braves fan. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to go to the "Tea Room". She retired from Firestone Textiles after 39 years of loyal service. A long time member of Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Judy Lutz Bradley of Gastonia; 3 granddaughters, Dana Griffin and husband, Richard of Gastonia, Page Bumgardner and husband, Rusty of Cramerton and Mandy Bradley of Gastonia; 3 great-grandchildren, Brad and Blake Griffin and Savana Bradley all of Gastonia; sister, Betty Jo Carver and husband, Lionel of Gastonia; brother, Harold Burgess and wife, Doris of Gastonia. Pallbearers will be Bill Bradley, Steven Bradley, Wes Bradley, Lee Carver, Neil Styers, Richard Bradley and Gary Wall. Memorials may be made to Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1425 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052
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