Essie Lee Johnson

16 OCT 1880 - 4 JUNE 1953

Mrs. Essie Lee Bradshaw, 72, widow of John E. Bradshaw, and mother of Mrs. Edna Bailey of Portsmouth died Thusday in a Franklin, Va., hospital.

The deceised is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mollie Elizabeth Horne Johnson, of Zuni, Va.; four sons, four daughters, 16 grandchildren and seven great-grand-ciated children.

Portsmouth, Virginia
The Portsmouth Star
05 Jun, 1953
Page 12
Article clipped from The Portsmouth Star

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** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

Essie Lee Bradshaw, 72, widow of John E. Bradshaw and mother of Edna Bailey, died 4 June 1953 in Franklin, Virginia. She was survived by her mother, four sons, four daughters, 16 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

Funeral services were held in Portsmouth, Virginia. Burial details were not specified.

**Transcript**  
Essie Lee Johnson  

16 October 1880 - 4 June 1953  

Mrs. Essie Lee Bradshaw, 72, widow of John E. Bradshaw, and mother of Mrs. Edna Bailey of Portsmouth, died Thursday in a Franklin, Virginia, hospital.  

The deceased is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mollie Elizabeth Horne Johnson, of Zuni, Virginia; four sons, four daughters, 16 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.  

Portsmouth, Virginia  
The Portsmouth Star  
5 June 1953  
Page 12  

** Vital Statistics Summary**  

| **Name**                            | **Age**   | **Birth**                       | **Death**                       |
|-------------------------------------|-----------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Essie Lee Bradshaw (Johnson)        | 72 years  | 1 January 1881 (estimated)      | 4 June 1953; Franklin, Virginia |

** Table of Relationships**  

| **Name**                            | **Relationship**           | **Place of Residence** |
|-------------------------------------|----------------------------|------------------------|
| Essie Lee Bradshaw (Johnson)        | Decedent                   | Portsmouth, Virginia   |
| John E. Bradshaw                    | Spouse (deceased)          | Unknown                |
| Mrs. Edna Bailey                    | Daughter                   | Portsmouth, Virginia   |
| Mrs. Mollie Elizabeth Horne Johnson | Mother                     | Zuni, Virginia         |
| Four Sons                           | Sons                       | Unknown                |
| Four Daughters                      | Daughters                  | Unknown                |
| 16 Grandchildren                    | Grandchildren              | Unknown                |
| 7 Great-Grandchildren               | Great-Grandchildren        | Unknown                |

** Publication Details**  

| **Publication Name**      | **Date**         | **Page Number** |
|---------------------------|------------------|-----------------|
| The Portsmouth Star       | 5 June 1953      | Page 12         |

** Other Relevant Information**  

Essie Lee Bradshaw was born on 16 October 1880 and passed away at the age of 72 years. She was a resident of Portsmouth, Virginia at the time of her death.