Barbara Hartman Bradshaw
March 19, 1932 ~ August 30, 2021
ROCKY MOUNT - Barbara Hartman Bradshaw, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on March 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William Boyden Hartman and Anna Briggs Hartman Wheeless. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Charles Martin Bradshaw; her step-father, Bernice Jarrot Wheeless; and her step-brother, BJ Wheeless.
A woman of great Christian faith, Barbara was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church. A caring and supportive wife, she was an excellent caregiver particularly to her dear husband. Barbara shared a special bond with her daughter and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. A loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and a cherished friend to many, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Angela "Marty" Donaldson and husband, Jeff, of Battleboro; her grandchildren, Martin Donaldson and wife, Bailey, and Charles Donaldson and girlfriend, Kassie; her sister, Peggy Nobles; her brother, Ronnie Hartman and wife, Edna; her step-sister-in-law, Katie Wheeless; special nieces, Lucy Mac Turner and Bruce Parris; as well as many other nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Parkwood Baptist Church, 1731 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with the Pastor John Scott officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and at other times at the home of her daughter Marty.
The family would like to say a special thank you to her caregivers: Tammy Hoback, Sherre Sharpe, Bettie Manley, Tammy Leonard, and Mattie Davis; and special friend, Isabelle Donaldson, as well as a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Community Home Care & Hospice for their dedication and care for Barbara.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made in Barbara's memory to Parkwood Baptist Church, 1731 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 9/4, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and at other times at the home of her daughter Marty.
Service
Parkwood Baptist Church
1731 Hunter Hill Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 9/5, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Parkwood Baptist Church, 1731 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with the Pastor John Scott officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Sunday 9/5, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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I loved your mom. She sat on the pew in front of me at church always smiling out giggling about something. Her laugh was contagious. I don’t ever remeber seeing her when she want smiling. The love of God overflowed too others with that smile of hers. She’ll be greatly missed. I’m hugging y’all with my prayers.
Marty you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Deborah & Phil
Hi Marty, Your mom was my first cousin. Her father and my daddy, Paul, were brothers. I never knew my Uncle William. My dad died in 2001. We lived in Williamston and I remember visiting with your family as a little girl. I have very fond memories of your mother and I’m so sorry we all never got to know each other well. I’m sorry for your loss. My Daddy loved Barb and Peg and your grandmother Anna Mae! My mother, Dean Hartman, is 98 and in a nursing home near Williamston. I live in Hartsville SC near Jefferson where my dad and your grandfather were born. I just wanted to reach out to you on behalf of our family. (Your mom’s picture is just like I remember her!) Paula Hartman Terry
In memory of Barbara Hartman Bradshaw, Mattie Davis lit a candle
So sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful sweet Mother. She was indeed a great person. You the family have my deepest sympathy and prayers 🙏🙏🙏 Love you All
Marty and Family our heart hurts alongside of you. Knowing she is in heaven with Jesus and Charles gives warmth to our hearts. Ms. Barbara was a very special lady whom we loved. She always showed us love and kindness. We will always remember her being a part of our PBC DMA’s. She loved going to the Rudy with our group. We have fond memories from our DMA monthly luncheons when she joined us. Ms. Barbara’s smile will always remind us of her loving kind spirit she graciously shared with everyone. Love to all! Ms. Barbara, we will see you again!!!
Mama, I love you so much! You were the best mother ever! I look forward to the day when I can rejoice in Heaven with you and Daddy! Love you so much, Marty
We loved Ms. Barbara dearly and will miss her so much. Russell will always remember joking with her and making her laugh.. She had a beautiful smile and her laugh was contagious. We are praying for all of you.
Marty. Words are hard to come by at this time. What I can rejoice is the fact Mrs. Bradshaw is home free resting, and healed from that horrible disease comforted by Jesus and reunited with Mr. Bradshaw. I can truly say that in my years of grocery store work, the Saturday mornings you and your mom would shop, that was pure joy to assist ya’ll any way I could. Over the following 55 years of knowing Mrs Bradshaw, my love and respect grew more each time I was in her presence. She would always be one of the first to sign up for chicken cook help, she would be Parkwood’s first security alarm and for her confidence she had with me I would graciously be delighted she would call me. Many memories I have of sweet Mrs Bradshaw, but one long time memory that will be hard to get use to not having will be each Sunday morning while making way to my seat, will be missing our weekly hug. She will be missed but knowing where she is will bring comfort to me and a host of many others. Your mom was a precious gem that shined very brightly when in company of others in her days here but now continues to brightly shine among out heavenly angels. RIP Mrs. Bradshaw ❤️❤️❤️ Love, David and Becky Brantley