George Bradshaw Obituary

Esther Bradshaw Beale

May 28, 1923 - July 3, 2014

Walters - Esther Bradshaw Beale, 91, a lifelong resident of Walters, passed away July 3, 2014. She was a daughter of the late John and Matilda Fowler Bradshaw and was predeceased by her husband, Fenton O. Beale. Esther was a graduate of Carrsville High School and had worked many years at Book n Card and Bookhaven. She was a longtime active member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church where she had been a deacon, choir member and an active youth leader.

Survivors include three daughters, Rhonda Copeland (Jimmy), Betsy Creason (David) and Tracy Gnieski (Lee); one son, Johnie Beale (Diana); one brother, Jimmy Bradshaw (Betty Jane); seven grandchildren, Richard Bowen, John Paul Creason, Rebecca Creason, Caitlin Finchum, Kristen Finchum, Jennifer Beale and Daniel Gnieski and three great-grandchildren, Alex Bowen, Heather Bowen and Conner Creason.

The funeral service will be held at 3 PM Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Mt. Carmel Christian Church with the Rev. Blake James and Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial will follow at Mr. Carmel Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Walters Community House after the service and at other times at the home of Tracy and Lee Gnieski at 27980 Walters Highway, Walters, VA and suggests memorials be made to Mt. Carmel Christian Church for God s Little Acre, 27650 Walters Highway, Carrsville, VA 23315. www.wrightfuneralhome.org

Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Sep. 25, 2015.

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See also: 
1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2591695
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/george-bradshaw-obituary?pid=175933724
3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/esther-b-beale-walters-va/

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Esther Bradshaw Beale, born on 28 May 1923, passed away on 3 July 2014 at the age of 91. A lifelong resident of Walters, she was a dedicated member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church and is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

The funeral service for Esther Bradshaw Beale took place on 6 July 2014 at Mt. Carmel Christian Church. Burial followed at Mt. Carmel Christian Church Cemetery.

## The Edited Obituary

**George Bradshaw Obituary**

**Esther Bradshaw Beale**

**28 May 1923 - 3 July 2014**

Walters - Esther Bradshaw Beale, 91, a lifelong resident of Walters, passed away 3 July 2014. She was a daughter of the late John and Matilda Fowler Bradshaw and was predeceased by her husband, Fenton O. Beale. Esther was a graduate of Carrsville High School and had worked many years at Book n Card and Bookhaven. She was a longtime active member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church where she had been a deacon, choir member, and an active youth leader.

Survivors include three daughters, Rhonda Copeland (Jimmy), Betsy Creason (David), and Tracy Gnieski (Lee); one son, Johnie Beale (Diana); one brother, Jimmy Bradshaw (Betty Jane); seven grandchildren, Richard Bowen, John Paul Creason, Rebecca Creason, Caitlin Finchum, Kristen Finchum, Jennifer Beale, and Daniel Gnieski; and three great-grandchildren, Alex Bowen, Heather Bowen, and Conner Creason.

The funeral service will be held at 3 PM Sunday, 6 July 2014, at Mt. Carmel Christian Church with the Rev. Blake James and Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Walters Community House after the service and at other times at the home of Tracy and Lee Gnieski at 27980 Walters Highway, Walters, VA, and suggests memorials be made to Mt. Carmel Christian Church for God’s Little Acre, 27650 Walters Highway, Carrsville, VA 23315.

Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 25 September 2015.

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Esther Bradshaw Beale |
|---------|-----------------------|
| Age     | 91 years              |
| Birth   | 28 May 1923; Walters  |
| Death   | 3 July 2014; Walters  |

## Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship       | Residence |
|-------------------------|--------------------|-----------|
| Esther Bradshaw Beale   | Decedent           | Walters   |
| Fenton O. Beale         | Spouse             | --        |
| Johnie Beale            | Son                | --        |
| Rhonda Copeland         | Daughter           | --        |
| Betsy Creason           | Daughter           | --        |
| Tracy Gnieski           | Daughter           | --        |
| Jimmy Bradshaw          | Brother            | --        |
| Richard Bowen           | Grandchild         | --        |
| John Paul Creason       | Grandchild         | --        |
| Rebecca Creason         | Grandchild         | --        |
| Caitlin Finchum         | Grandchild         | --        |
| Kristen Finchum         | Grandchild         | --        |
| Jennifer Beale          | Grandchild         | --        |
| Daniel Gnieski          | Grandchild         | --        |
| Alex Bowen              | Great-Grandchild   | --        |
| Heather Bowen           | Great-Grandchild   | --        |
| Conner Creason          | Great-Grandchild   | --        |

## Other Relevant Information

1. Esther Bradshaw Beale was born on 28 May 1923 in Walters.
2. She passed away on 3 July 2014 at the age of 91.
3. Esther was a graduate of Carrsville High School.
4. She worked many years at Book n Card and Bookhaven.
5. Esther was a longtime active member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church, where she served as a deacon, choir member, and active youth leader.