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Mrs. Dora Lee Bradley

10/28/1940 - 11/21/2021

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Obituary For Mrs. Dora Lee Bradley

Mrs. Dora Lee Bradley, 81, of Beckley died Sunday, November 21, 2021, at home with her children. She was born October 28, 1940 in Beckley, WV to the late Earnest and Thelma Snyder Neal.

Dora was a retired cook for the Raleigh County Board of Education and Burlington United Methodist Family Services.

Dora was a 1958 graduate of Stratton High School, where she was also a cheerleader. She was a member of Welcome Baptist Church for over 60 years, where she was involved in many activities, usher, cook. vacation bible school, and other areas when needed. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.

Dora loved her family. She enjoyed band trips with her children and played an active role with her grandbabies, she cherished every moment. Each year she looked forward to traveling to the Neal-Foster Family Reunion, where she fellowshipped with her extended family.

Dora, in addition to her parents, was preceded in death by her husband, Tilford Joe Bradley, Sr.; brother, Earnest, Jr,; sisters, Izetta Pearson and Willie Mae Neal and nephew, Tony Pearson.

Dora leaves to cherish precious memories her son, Tilford Joe Bradley, Jr; daughters, Mergie Bradley, Jewell Bradley and Tiffany McMillan, all of Beckley; grandchildren, Marvina Jones of SC, Andrew Durgan IV of NC, Tima McMillan of Beckley, Nick Wilson of Huntington, Rasean and Edward Smith, both of Beckley; niece, Lamarr Neal and son, Diyao Neal, both of GA; great-granddaughters, Nay and Lori; brothers, Roosevelt (Earline) Neal of Beckley, Sal Neal of OH; sister, Eleanor Neal of OH; brothers and sisters-in -law, Dolphus (Ann) Bradley, Robert (Sharon) Bradley, Thomas (Pam) Bradley, all of Beckley, Ronald Bradley of Cleveland, OH, Sandra Wallace, Linda (Tyrone) Anderson, and Dedria Bradley, all of Beckley and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be 12:00PM Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley with Pastor Earline Neal, Bishop David Allen, Bishop Fred T. Simms officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.

Friends, while wearing mask and observing social distancing, may view one hour prior to the service at the church.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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09/04/2023

Kevin Mann

Dora Lee was a part of my life at least for a couple of periods, a friend of my mother and daughter. She always recognized me, even into my 50's.
12/25/2021

Angel Lawson
12/20/2021

Jesse Bandy

Mrs. Dora Lee was a wonderful lady and family friend. She was a positive role model and community leader for me during my childhood in East Park. Her joyous and heartfelt smile will be missed. Love and R.I.P.
12/04/2021

Clinton Washington

May the Most High God be with the entire Bradley family during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all. Clinton Washington II & Family
12/03/2021

Angella Dews-Rhodes

My condolences and prayers to the family of Mrs. Dora Lee Bradley. Mrs. Dora lee as I fondly called her, she never ceased to amaze me. Alway had a kind word, a beautiful smile, a listening ear, and good advice. She touched many lives on her earthly journey now she is resting in the arms of Jesus. Angella Dews- Rhodes
12/03/2021

Mr&Mrs Leonard Mayo

The first day I met her at new River Park she let me know she was my cousin, when my son started going to park elementary school he would cry for me and she would tell him I will be back to pick him up he can stop crying she will hold him and she even gave him extra food she was cooking and he loved her we all loved her, May God bless all of you and to my friend we will see you again rest peacefully
12/03/2021

Mary Jennings

Mrs. Bradley was the cook at the Institute school where my son attended and my mother-in-law taught at. She was a great cook and a beautiful person. Mary Jennings
12/03/2021

Bob Baker

My condolences to the Bradley and Neal families. Bob Baker
12/02/2021

Laura Robinson

Dora Lee was a kind sweet lady .She will be missed. We went from the 7th grade to graduation at Stratton High School.Condolences to the family. Sincerely Laura Robinson.
12/01/2021

Tony Simpson

A shinig light wherever she was and a cherished member of our Neal family. A life well lived and will always be remembered. Rest in Power our sister in Christ! Cousin Tony Simpson & Family
11/28/2021

Lennie Jones

Our family is saddened by the passing of this great woman and family matriarch. Dora Lee's smile and loving personality were a constant at the Neal and Foster family reunions which she attended consistently and hosted a number of times. What a blessing she was and to say she will be missed is an understatement. Lord bless the family and give them comfort.
11/27/2021

Dollie

She was my role model I always look up to her I worked with her many years ago she will definitely be truly miss as we will meet in heaven and to the family of such an amazing woman may you have comfort sorry for your lost
11/27/2021

Sue Birchfield

A fine lady..worked with her..she'll be missed..prayers for arms of comfort for the family.. Sue Birchfield
11/26/2021

Charlene Anderson Hairston

Sending warm sincere condolences to Dora Lee's family and loved ones. —Charlene Anderson Hairston
11/24/2021

Barbara p.Reed

Dora and I worked together was always fun, full of laughter. A great role model to me. Always encouraged, and believed in you. She will be greatly missed by many. There will never be words that can express what one truly is feeling. But I just ask that God bring each family member the comfort needed so much during this season of their life.
11/24/2021

Sarah Pittman

A sweet and kind soul. Always nice to me. She will be missed. To her family ,love and prayers in this time of sorrow. God Bless. Sarah Pittman.
11/21/2021

Chris wolfe bpvfd

She will be missed she with one of my bingo bodies