Obituary of Thelma Bradshaw Baggett

THELMA BRADSHAW BAGGETT

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - December 2, 2003

Thelma Bradshaw Baggett, 92, died Nov. 30, 2003. 
Mrs. Baggett, a native of Suffolk, retired as a lingerie buyer for Leggetts Department Store. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church and the Ladies Star Sunday School Class. She was also a member of Bethlehems Staleys Circle and Womens Fellowship. 
She was predeceased by her husband, Mahlon S. Baggett Sr.; her parents, Gertie G. and Robert L. Bradshaw; and two sons, Mahlon S. Baggett Jr. and Gary W. Baggett. 
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Cedar Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Jonathan D. Palmer. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Parr Funeral Home and then follow in procession to the graveside. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Christian Church Building Fund at 1549 Holland Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. 
The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Moussa Menasha and Sentara Home Care & Hospice Service. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: B6
Copyright (c) 2003 The Virginian-Pilot


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Thelma Bradshaw Baggett, 92, of Suffolk died on 30 Nov 2003 and was remembered for her retail career and active membership in Bethlehem Christian Church.

A graveside service for Thelma Bradshaw Baggett was held on 3 Dec 2003 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suffolk, officiated by the Rev. Jonathan D. Palmer.

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THELMA BRADSHAW BAGGETT

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - December 2, 2003

Thelma Bradshaw Baggett, 92, died Nov. 30, 2003. 

Mrs. Baggett, a native of Suffolk, retired as a lingerie buyer for Leggett's Department Store. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church and the Ladies Star Sunday School Class. She was also a member of Bethlehem's Staley's Circle and Women's Fellowship. 

She was predeceased by her husband, Mahlon S. Baggett Sr.; her parents, Gertie G. and Robert L. Bradshaw; and two sons, Mahlon S. Baggett Jr. and Gary W. Baggett. 

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Cedar Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Jonathan D. Palmer. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Parr Funeral Home and then follow in procession to the graveside. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Christian Church Building Fund at 1549 Holland Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. 

The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Moussa Menasha and Sentara Home Care & Hospice Service. 

Edition: FINAL
Page: B6
Copyright (c) 2003 The Virginian-Pilot

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Thelma Bradshaw Baggett                 |
| Age   | 92                                      |
| Birth | 1911 (estimated); [location not stated] |
| Death | 30 November 2003; [location not stated] |
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| Name                        | Relationship                  | Residence        |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|
| Thelma Bradshaw Baggett     | Decedent                      | Suffolk (native) |
| Mahlon S. Baggett Sr.       | Husband, predeceased          | [not stated]     |
| Robert L. Bradshaw          | Father, predeceased           | [not stated]     |
| Gertie G. Bradshaw          | Mother, predeceased           | [not stated]     |
| Mahlon S. Baggett Jr.       | Son, predeceased              | [not stated]     |
| Gary W. Baggett             | Son, predeceased              | [not stated]     |
| Numerous nieces and nephews | Nieces and nephews, survivors | [not stated]     |
| Rev. Jonathan D. Palmer     | Officiant (minister)          | [not stated]     |
| Dr. Moussa Menasha          | Physician (special thanks)    | [not stated]     |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
|----------|---------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 2 December 2003     |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | B                   |
| Page     | B6                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired as a lingerie buyer for Leggett's Department Store.  
• Member of Bethlehem Christian Church.  
• Member of the Ladies Star Sunday School Class.  
• Member of Bethlehem's Staley's Circle.  
• Member of Women's Fellowship.  
• Family expressed special thanks to Dr. Moussa Menasha.  
• Family expressed special thanks to Sentara Home Care & Hospice Service.  
• Birth name was Thelma Bradshaw Baggett
		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/93232082/thelma-b-baggett
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93232067/mahlon_s-baggett (spouse)
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/49746/cedar-hill-cemetery
]


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