Mary Emeline Bradshaw 23 MAY 1931 - 14 JUL 2020 ELLIS, Mary Bradshaw, 89, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Royce Neil Ellis; and her daughter, Shelby Phillips. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Quinn (Fran); one son, Brian Ellis (Tina); four granddaughters, Amanda Shelton (Bryan), Lauren Willoughby (David), Amy Ellis (Pete), Allison Ellis; three grandsons, Neil Webster, Jason Shields (Cassie) and Christopher Willoughby; and six greatgrandchildren. Mary was a faithful member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, Va., where she sang in the choir for many years. She worked for many years as a restaurant manager for Howard Johnsons. Mary was a devoted wife and mother. She was a caregiver for her husband in his later years after his health declined. Mary enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. The family will receive friends from 12 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18,2020, at Waverly Cemetery, 219 Spring Branch Road, Waverly, Va. 23890. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3120 Woodlawn Ave., Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in Mary's memory. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. Richmond, Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch 16 Jul, 2020 Page A14 Obituary for Mary ELLIS Bradshaw ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Mary Emeline Bradshaw, 89, of Colonial Heights, passed away on 14 July 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Royce and daughter Shelby. Survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, she cherished family time. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** The family received friends from 12 to 5 p.m. on 17 July 2020. A graveside service was held at Waverly Cemetery, 219 Spring Branch Road, Waverly, Virginia, on 18 July 2020. **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Mary Emeline Bradshaw 23 May 1931 - 14 July 2020 Ellis, Mary Bradshaw, 89, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, 14 July 2020. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Royce Neil Ellis, and her daughter, Shelby Phillips. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Quinn (Fran); one son, Brian Ellis (Tina); four granddaughters, Amanda Shelton (Bryan), Lauren Willoughby (David), Amy Ellis (Pete), Allison Ellis; three grandsons, Neil Webster, Jason Shields (Cassie), and Christopher Willoughby; and six great-grandchildren. Mary was a faithful member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, Virginia, where she sang in the choir for many years. She worked for many years as a restaurant manager for Howard Johnson's. Mary was a devoted wife and mother. She was a caregiver for her husband in his later years after his health declined. Mary enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3120 Woodlawn Ave., Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834, in Mary's memory. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. Richmond, Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch 16 July 2020 Page A14 Obituary for Mary Ellis Bradshaw ** Vital Statistics Summary** | **Vital Statistics Summary** | |--------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Name | Mary Emeline Bradshaw | | Age | 89 years | | Birth | 23 May 1931; Unknown location | | Death | 14 July 2020; Colonial Heights, Virginia | ** Table of Relationships** | **Name** | **Relationship** | **Place of Residence** | |--------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------------| | Mary Emeline Bradshaw | Decedent | Colonial Heights, Virginia | | Royce Neil Ellis | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown | | Shelby Phillips | Daughter (predeceased) | Unknown | | Sharon Quinn | Daughter | Unknown | | Brian Ellis | Son | Unknown | | Amanda Shelton | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Lauren Willoughby | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Amy Ellis | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Allison Ellis | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Neil Webster | Grandson | Unknown | | Jason Shields | Grandson | Unknown | | Christopher Willoughby | Grandson | Unknown | | Six great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Unknown | ** Publication Details** | **Publication Details** | |--------------------------------|-------------------------| | Publication Date | 16 July 2020 | | Published In | Richmond Times-Dispatch | | Page | A14 | ** Other Relevant Information** Mary Emeline Bradshaw was a dedicated member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and worked as a restaurant manager for Howard Johnson's. She was known for her devotion to family and community.