Cornelia "Connie" W. Bradley

Cornelia “Connie” W. Bradley, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She passed away peacefully at her home in Midlothian, Virginia surrounded by the love and comfort of her daughter. Connie was born in Cheraw, South Carolina on August 1, 1920.  She is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Hettie Williams and nine siblings, her husbands Edward A. Bardwell (20 years), Edwin L. Bradley, Sr. (30 years) and her beloved daughter Jan B. Fullerton. Jan is survived by daughter, Aimee Floyd (Troy) and son, Ryan Fullerton (Karen).   Connie was a member of the Green Cove Springs VIA Women’s Club and the Garden Club. She was a volunteer at the Green Cove Springs Food Pantry and the Historical Museum. Connie was a talented dancer who entertained at the Green Cove Springs Senior Center with her dance group. Connie was a member of the Methodist Church and later became a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Green Cove Springs. After moving to Midlothian, Virginia, she became a member of Bethany Place Baptist Church. Connie was a beautiful, elegant, Southern woman. She was a fashion icon, filled with manners and style. She loved to cook and bake and everyone enjoyed her casseroles and sweet treats. She was a devoted Christian with a pleasant smile and never said an unkind word about anyone. Connie also enjoyed her crafts. She was a talented portrait and ceramic painter. You are fortunate if you have any of her art work in your home. Connie was also known as Mimi to her grand, great grand and great-great grandchildren. They loved coming to Mimi’s house to eat treats, play on the piano, play chase/tag in the yard and just visit with their Mimi. She will be missed, but her memories will forever live in their minds and hearts. Connie is survived by daughters Gail Blankenship (Joe) and Penelope B. DeWeese (Levis); sons Edwin L. Bradley, Jr. (Dot) and Robert M. Bradley (Beth); 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren with 2 more on the way; several nieces and nephews and friends.  Visitation is in the Broadus-Raines Chapel, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, on Friday, February 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral is in the Broadus-Raines Chapel on Saturday, February 18, at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Mark Hults of First Presbyterian Church will officiate the service. Interment is at Hickory Grove Cemetery with a reception to follow at First Presbyterian Church of Green Cove Springs. The family request that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to: The Green Cove Springs Food Pantry, 1107 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. or First Presbyterian Church, 300 Gum Street, Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043.