Dollie Rae Langley Bradley, age 81, was granted her angel wings on April 26, 2014. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Dollie had touched throughout her very memorable life. She passed away peacefully at the home of her eldest daughter, Pam.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Richard Bradley Jr,; son, Raymond Richard Bradley III; and sister, MaeBelle Langley Freeland.
Born in Nash County on September 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Frank Langley and Cebra Parker Langley. She was named affectionately by her mother, who legend has it, said she was her “doll baby”.
Dollie drove the school bus in the 1940s and graduated from Nashville High School. She attended Park View where she studied radiology. She enjoyed working as a radiologist at Park View until she married her true love, R.R. Bradley Jr. Then her fairy tale began with starting a family and home in Whitakers NC. She was an asset to her community and an active member of Whitakers United Methodist Church.
Dollie Rae dedicated her life to the care and nurturing of her family. She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother and mastered the art of all three roles. Her home and yard were her pride and joy, with a garden of Eden in her own back yard. Her grapes, cherries, peaches, blackberries, blueberries and figs along with a glorious garden were a highlight in the earlier years. Freezing and canning was a given in the Bradley home and a hobby Dollie Rae embraced. An avid cook, she was an expert in the kitchen. Her many talents have since been passed down to her daughters to continue. She loved bird watching, spending time with her grandchildren and reading her Bible. Her faith in God never waivered as she lived a wholesome Christian life. Her children and grandchildren were Dollie Raes world. She was their rock, always steadfast.
Dollie Rae loved and cherished her family, both immediate and extended; rarely missing a Langley family reunion and contributing to every family gathering. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Pam Bradley Phillips (Stephen) of Rocky Mount and Tracy Suzanne Bradley (Bo Woody) of Whitakers; grandchildren, Bradley, Ann Catherine and Hannah Phillips, Joshua Wright and Jacob Wardsworth; and brother, Jasper “Little Jack” Frank Langley (Darlene) of West Palm Beach FL. She will also be remembered by her in-laws, Jean Brooks, Marvin and Eva Bradley; and special sister-in-law, Frances Woodard.
A gathering of friends and family will be held 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the home of Dollie Rae Bradley in Whitakers. A service of remembrance will be at 11:00am Wednesday morning at Whitakers United Methodist Church with Rev. Barbara High Tyre, Dr. Stephen E. Bradley and Rev. Kirk Woodard officiating. Burial will follow at Whitakers Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or the Whitakers United Methodist Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
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Tuesday 4/29, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
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Wednesday 4/30, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Pam & Tracy, I just learned of your lss. My thoughts & prayers are with your family. I thought so much of Dollie Rae…enjoyed our times at EA & Whitakers UMC too. Take comfort in your wonderful memories of times together. God Bless!
So sorry for your loss.
Dear Tracy, Pam, & Family- Dolly was a wonder person with a huge heart, and she will always be remembered as someone who was kind, genuine, and loving. I will always cherish my childhood memories of visiting your home, and being greeted with such warmth by her. She was one of kind and a very special lady. I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in piece. Kelli J.
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Thoughts and prayers with you all! It had been years since I’d seen her, but such a sweet lady that will truly be missed! So sorry for your loss! Lots of love from Angie Carter Cooper
Tracy, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Love and Prayers to you, Pam and family
Pam, Tracy family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss! She was a wonderful lady that will be missed by many! May God bless you all and comfort you in your time of need!! Henry M.
Praying for the whole family.
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Pam and Tracy, I am so sorry to read of the loss of your mother. Both of you have a fine legacy to follow. Cherish your many fond memories of your mom. May the God of all comfort soothe your hearts at this time of grief.
Some beautiful tributes. Memories of your Mother and mine at the base of our staircase on our wedding day. So many special occasions are in our memory book; also her lovely notes. You remain in our prayers. Love, Pat and Vivian
One Beautiful and Classy Lady.. Heaven just got a whole lot prettier and sweeter! What an angel she will be. Love and miss her. Our Prayers and thoughts are with all of the Family. L. E. and Pam Langley
May the God of all comfort surround you all in peace. We are lifting you and your whole family in prayer. Rev. Tom Greener First UMC Rocky Mount
Pam and Tracy, I was sorry to hear of Dollie Rae’s death. This picture is exactly as I remember her. She was a lovely lady welcoming everyone with her warm smile. Her obituary was a beautiful tribute. Your families are in my prayers. Elizabeth Neville Fonville
Gene and I send our sympathy to all the family. Dollie Rae was a dear friend of ours and we always enjoyed being in her presence. Now she has gone on before us and is in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Her obituary is perfect and describes her as we remember her. Her family was her life. Love and prayers!
Pam, I’m truly sorry to hear this of your mother. Keep her deep into your heart and she will be alive there. Just remember that you and other loved ones will see this Beautiful lady again. Up lifting prayers for your family. Julie Fowler
Thoughts & prayers are with you all. I loved Dollie Rae as many did and have very fond memories of her. She was truly a special lady! May God Bless you and comfort you in this most difficult time.
Such a sweet lady and very special to our family. She will be missed by many.
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I pray God will give you peace and comfort during this sad time. May you find hope in knowing she is with Jesus and you will see her again.
My sincere condolences to the Bradley family for your loss. Even though I didn’t know Dollie personally, I know she will be greatly missed! I enjoy sharing the comforting promises that Jehovah God has in his word the bible regarding the end of death, and the hope for our dead loved ones-2 Corinthians 13, 4! Regarding the end of death, the scripture at Isaiah 258 helps us to appreciate that Jehovah has spoken that he will swallow up death, and wipe all the tears from our faces! Can you imagine what that will mean There will be no more death, which will mean no more funerals, or reading obituaries! What a wonderful time that will be! Instead of tears of sorrow, we will have tears of Joy. Some may find it hard to believe that this will happen, but Jesus helps us to appreciate that with Jehovah`s help all things are possible-Matthew 1926! We can also have confidence in this promise, because Jehovah doesn`t lie-Titus 12! Regarding the hope for our dead loved ones, Jesus helps to appreciate that we can be reunited with our dead loved ones by means of the resurrection hope-John 528, 29! This has been demonstrated many times in the scriptures. One famous account that most are familiar with is Jesus close friend Lazurus, who had been dead for four days. No doubt his family and friends missed him. With the help of his father Jehovah, Jesus was able to resurrect Lazarus-John 1111-44! How ecstatic his family and friends must have been, and just imagine how overjoyed we will be to see our dead loved ones again! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions at [emailprotected] Also please visit the official website of Jehovah`s Witnesses at http://www.jw.org, for answers to your bible questions. May your family be comforted!
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So sorry I could’t attend the funeral for Dollie Rae. We grew up together and I especially wanted to visit with you, Pam. Thanks for all you did. Growing up with Dollie Rae was a real treat. We shared lots of laughs, tears, and good times playing together as children. Thinking of you all.—–I tried to find a number for Pam but could not. Just know that I think of Dollie Rae often and our growing up years. Edith Howell Gupton
. The sun rose to run its daily course, as it has for millennia. Only on that day, with awakening to rush from place to place, one family would halt to say goodbye. Family & friend gather for their final farewells, however these goodbyes are not final. Re. 21 3, 4 promises us there will be no more sickness, no more deaths, all these things will pass away