Obituary of Ethel F. Bradshaw Braswell

ETHEL F. BRADSHAW BRASWELL

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, February 28, 1997

Ethel Bradshaw Braswell , 90, of the 8400 block of Winston Road died Feb. 26, 1997, in East Pavilion, Southampton Memorial Hospital.

A native of Southampton County, she was a member of Antioch Christian Church, Windsor. She was a retired home health aide. She was the daughter of the late Aurelius M. Bradshaw and Martha S. Hatfield Bradshaw and was predeceased by a sister, Hattie B . Raiford.

Survivors include her daughter, Doris Frances ``Dottie'' Wright of Franklin; sons, S. Gilbert Braswell of Suffolk, M. Autry Braswell of Windsor and E. Wayne Braswell of Zuni; sister, Annie B . Turner of Norfolk; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be conducted at 1p.m. Saturday in Harrell Funeral Home by the Rev. John Hartman. Burial will be in Blackcreek Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home and at other times in the residence.
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B6


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Ethel Bradshaw Braswell died at age 90 on 26 February 1997 in Franklin, Virginia.

Funeral was held 1 March 1997 at Harrell Funeral Home with Rev. John Hartman, and burial was in Blackcreek Baptist Church Cemetery.

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ETHEL F. BRADSHAW BRASWELL

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, February 28, 1997

Ethel Bradshaw Braswell, 90, of the 8400 block of Winston Road, died Feb. 26, 1997, in East Pavilion, Southampton Memorial Hospital.

A native of Southampton County, she was a member of Antioch Christian Church, Windsor. She was a retired home health aide. She was the daughter of the late Aurelius M. Bradshaw and Martha S. Hatfield Bradshaw and was predeceased by a sister, Hattie B. Raiford.

Survivors include her daughter, Doris Frances "Dottie" Wright of Franklin; sons, S. Gilbert Braswell of Suffolk, M. Autry Braswell of Windsor and E. Wayne Braswell of Zuni; sister, Annie B. Turner of Norfolk; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Harrell Funeral Home by the Rev. John Hartman. Burial will be in Blackcreek Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home and at other times in the residence.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Ethel F. Bradshaw Braswell                                     |
|-------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Age   | 90                                                             |
| Birth | 1906 (estimated); [location not stated]                        |
| Death | 26 February 1997; East Pavilion, Southampton Memorial Hospital |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                          | Relationship         | Residence                  |
|-------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------------|
| Ethel F. Bradshaw Braswell    | Decedent             | 8400 block of Winston Road |
| Aurelius M. Bradshaw          | Father (deceased)    | [Not stated]               |
| Martha S. Hatfield Bradshaw   | Mother (deceased)    | [Not stated]               |
| Hattie B. Raiford             | Sister (predeceased) | [Not stated]               |
| Doris Frances "Dottie" Wright | Daughter             | Franklin                   |
| S. Gilbert Braswell           | Son                  | Suffolk                    |
| M. Autry Braswell             | Son                  | Windsor                    |
| E. Wayne Braswell             | Son                  | Zuni                       |
| Annie B. Turner               | Sister               | Norfolk                    |
| [Nine grandchildren]          | Grandchildren        | [Not stated]               |
| [Seven great-grandchildren]   | Great-grandchildren  | [Not stated]               |
| Rev. John Hartman             | Funeral officiant    | [Not stated]               |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 28 February 1997     |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B6                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Native of Southampton County  
• Member of Antioch Christian Church, Windsor  
• Retired home health aide  
• Birth name was Ethel F. Bradshaw

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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