Thelma Ann Bradley

November 10th, 1937 - April 25th, 2025

Thelma's Memory Wall

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My grandma was and forever will be one of the most important figures in my life. God gave her the highest level of patience, toughness, and especially love for others, and everyone around her knew that she was always there for you either as someone to help or simply as someone to listen. I saw her last on Easter Sunday and she and I shared a very special moment that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

“We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” - Romans 6:4

Cameron Wright

April 30th, 2025 at 11:29pm

I first met Thelma at Whirlpool. I was a new hire in 1984, young and incredibly anxious about working for a major corporation. I went to the cafeteria to grab some lunch thinking I'd take it to my desk to eat. As I passed her table, she greeted me with a smile and invited me to join her! I did, and she quickly put me at ease. She told me she would love to have my company anytime I stayed in for lunch! I would scan the room and always saw the same sweet smile and friendly wave greeting me. When we started attending First Church in 1990, she was one of the first to welcome us! Please take comfort in knowing how many people will miss her kind and loving presence! She exuded grace and kindness and God's love to all. May your precious memories carry and comfort you as you grieve her loss and prepare to celebrate her life.

Monica Bolin

April 29th, 2025 at 9:06am

To Thelma’s beloved family, Please accept sympathy from my heart. I had the opportunity to work along side her at Whirlpool. Oh my stars, did we have fun. In my minds eye, I can still see her giggling. Most of all, her love for God shone through every day. What a shining example she set. Thankfully separation is temporary and there is the promise of heaven! I love that there is the promise of many mansions and there is no doubt that she will be right there ready to be reunited with you all some day. Praying for you all now, and in the time to come.. Love to you all, Loree Hocker