Sylvia Lucille Bradley passed away peacefully on July 28, 2020, at Seminole Manor in Donalsonville GA. She was born on August 5, 1938, in Pensacola, FL, to the late Rosby Lee and Vivian May Cooke. Sylvia married John C. Bradley Sr. on September 12, 1959. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, cousin, and aunt.
Sylvia was an excellent cook and housekeeper. She enjoyed cross-stitching, baking, and creating beautifully decorated cakes. She always supported her children as they made their way in the world and accepted them for who they are.
Sylvia was a member of Lovedale Baptist Church in Bascom FL, but was unable to attend services for several years before her passing.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Rosby Lee "R.L." Cooke Jr.; and son-in-law, David Graziadei.
Syliva is survived by her devoted husband, John; son, John "Clint" Bradley Jr. (Michael Hopkins) of Hornell NY; daughter, Edith L. Bradley of Tallahassee FL; daughter, Cynthia Bradley-Graziedei of Bascom FL; brother, Richard Cooke (Patricia, Felicia, and Rick) of Milton FL, and sister, Jane Drew (Susan and Michael) of Enterprise AL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Association (
https://www.diabetes.org/
).
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, a private family viewing was held at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel in Marianna FL on July 30, and a family graveside funeral service was conducted in Milton, FL Strickland Cemetery on July 31, 2020 at 10 AM with Rev. Tommy Moore officiating and James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
The family is deeply thankful to the staff of Seminole Manor and Integrity Hospice, who cared for Momma during the past few months.