Funeral rites for Mrs. Rachel Alice Bradley, 78, Dickens resident who died late Saturday in the home of a daughter in Idalou, were conducted Sunday afternoon in Dickens Baptist Church, Rev. B. C. Stonecipher, pastor officiated.Burial was in Dickens Cemetery, directed by Bryan McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bradley had resided in Dickens for 36 years.
Survivors include four daughters: Mrs. Minnie Jackson and Mrs. Mary Mayo, both of Dickens, Mrs. Una Lovern of Petersburg and Mrs. Nathan Thacker of Idalou; two sons, J.D. of Roaring Springs and W.F. of Matador; 26 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren.
©The Texas Spur, February 10, 1949
Photos
This is a photo of Rachel "Alice" Daniell and her family circa 1899. Seated are Rachel and her husband, William Franklin Bradley. The children are (from left to right): Charlie, Mary Jane, Minnie (rear), Una Mae, Floyd (in lap), and Jesse.
photo courtesy of Cindy
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