Elizabeth Perry Obituary Elizabeth Bradshaw Perry September 29, 1937 － May 25, 2023 Courtland － Elizabeth Bradshaw Perry, 85, born September 29, 1937 passed away May 25, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents Robert Reginald and Sarah Gay Bradshaw and her brothers Reginald, Edward, and Samuel Bradshaw and sister Rubie Ehlman. She is survived by her loving daughter Patricia Rideout and son-in-law Robert Turner, a brother Dale Bradshaw (Kandie), and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Elizabeth joined the workforce at age 16 after graduating from Courtland High School. Her first job was working at Vaughn and Company Bank in Franklin. She went on to work for Dr. Birdsong and Putze as a receptionist and secretary. After moving to Edenton NC she worked at Chowan Medical Center and upon moving to Lakeland FL she became a secretary receptionist for Dr. Hodge. When the family moved back to Franklin, she went to work for Dr. Britt as a receptionist and bookkeeper. After a few years she got restless and decided she liked working outdoors and became a gas station attendant. In this role, she became the first woman in the state of Virginia certified to do car inspections. It was at the service station that she met many friends and eventually landed at Union Camp Corporation where she retired at 70 as a shift supervisor in the Roll Finishing Department. A funeral service will be held at 3PM Sunday, May 28, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde Alderman officiating. The burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 6 to 8 PM in the funeral home and suggests that in lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Alzheimer‚Äôs Association or the American Cancer Society. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Elizabeth-Perry 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/elizabeth-perry-obituary?id=52048636 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Elizabeth Bradshaw Perry, born 29 September 1937, passed away on 25 May 2023 at the age of 85. She was predeceased by her parents and siblings and is survived by her daughter Patricia Rideout, son-in-law Robert Turner, brother Dale Bradshaw, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service for Elizabeth Bradshaw Perry was held on 28 May 2023 at Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde Alderman officiating. The burial followed in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley. The family received friends on 27 May 2023 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. ### The Edited Obituary Elizabeth Bradshaw Perry September 29, 1937 - May 25, 2023 Courtland - Elizabeth Bradshaw Perry, 85, born September 29, 1937, passed away May 25, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents Robert Reginald and Sarah Gay Bradshaw and her brothers Reginald, Edward, and Samuel Bradshaw and sister Rubie Ehlman. She is survived by her loving daughter Patricia Rideout and son-in-law Robert Turner, a brother Dale Bradshaw (Kandie), and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Elizabeth joined the workforce at age 16 after graduating from Courtland High School. Her first job was working at Vaughn and Company Bank in Franklin. She went on to work for Dr. Birdsong and Putze as a receptionist and secretary. After moving to Edenton NC she worked at Chowan Medical Center and upon moving to Lakeland FL she became a secretary receptionist for Dr. Hodge. When the family moved back to Franklin, she went to work for Dr. Britt as a receptionist and bookkeeper. After a few years she got restless and decided she liked working outdoors and became a gas station attendant. In this role, she became the first woman in the state of Virginia certified to do car inspections. It was at the service station that she met many friends and eventually landed at Union Camp Corporation where she retired at 70 as a shift supervisor in the Roll Finishing Department. A funeral service will be held at 3 PM Sunday, 28 May 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde Alderman officiating. The burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley. The family will receive friends Saturday, 27 May 2023 from 6 to 8 PM in the funeral home and suggests that in lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Elizabeth Bradshaw Perry | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 85 | | Birth | 29 September 1937; Unknown | | Death | 25 May 2023; Courtland | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------| | Elizabeth Bradshaw Perry | Decedent | Courtland | | Robert Reginald Bradshaw | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Sarah Gay Bradshaw | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Reginald Bradshaw | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Edward Bradshaw | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Samuel Bradshaw | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Rubie Ehlman | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Patricia Rideout | Child | Unknown | | Robert Turner | Son-in-law | Unknown | | Dale Bradshaw | Sibling | Unknown | | Kandie Bradshaw | Sister-in-law | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Elizabeth joined the workforce at age 16 after graduating from Courtland High School. 2. Her first job was at Vaughn and Company Bank in Franklin. 3. She worked for Dr. Birdsong and Putze as a receptionist and secretary. 4. She worked at Chowan Medical Center in Edenton, NC. 5. In Lakeland, FL, she became a secretary receptionist for Dr. Hodge. 6. Back in Franklin, she worked for Dr. Britt as a receptionist and bookkeeper. 7. She later became a gas station attendant. 8. Elizabeth was the first woman in the state of Virginia certified to do car inspections. 9. She ended her career at Union Camp Corporation. 10. She retired at age 70 as a shift supervisor in the Roll Finishing Department.