Obituary of Julia Reynolds Bradshaw 13 FEB 1924 - 15 OCT 2017 Julia Bradshaw Brazelton, 93, of Dallas, Texas, and formerly of Waco, Texas, died peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 21, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Celebration of Julia's life will follow at 11:30 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Waco. Born to the late Dr. Thomas Gavin Bradshaw and Julia Southall Reynolds Bradshaw, in Windsor, Virginia, on February 13, 1924, Julia spent most of her childhood in Rock Ridge, North Carolina, graduating from Rock Ridge School. After attaining her Bachelor of Science in 1945 from Woman's College, now University of North Carolina-Greensboro, she began her teaching career in Rock Ridge. She enjoyed teaching Home Economics and being a director of the glee club. After her son was born, she devoted her life to being a full-time homemaker, wife, and mother. The church played an important role in Julia's life. Although she and her husband moved frequently, she always found a home church. First Presbyterian Church in Waco was a treasured place for her to worship and find fellowship. She and her husband were active members, participating in Sunday school and volunteering time and talents whenever possible. At home she was an accomplished cook, seamstress, and gardener. She also enjoyed being involved in the Literary and Bridge clubs. Julia was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Samuel Clinton Brazelton, Sr.; and son, Samuel Clinton Brazelton, Jr. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Lillie Bradshaw Little and Mary Reynolds Bradshaw Peacock; and brothers, Thomas Gavin Bradshaw, Jr., and William "Bill" Southall Bradshaw. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Jeanie Straus-Brazelton; and granddaughters, Blair Brazelton Boghetich and husband, Travis, and Paige Reynolds Brazelton, of Dallas. Julia was the proud great-grandmother of Samuel and James Boghetich; as well as a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com Waco, Texas Waco Tribune-Herald 20 Oct 2017 Page 9 Obituary for Julia Brazelton ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative summary of the obituary Julia Bradshaw Brazelton, born 13 Feb 1924 in Windsor, Virginia, died 15 Oct 2017 in Dallas, Texas, at age 93. She was survived by family in Dallas and was predeceased by her husband and son. ## Narrative summary of funeral services Julia Bradshaw Brazelton was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco on 21 Oct 2017, with a celebration of life following at First Presbyterian Church of Waco. ## Transcript Julia Reynolds Bradshaw 13 February 1924 - 15 October 2017 Julia Bradshaw Brazelton, 93, of Dallas, Texas, and formerly of Waco, Texas, died peacefully on Sunday, 15 October 2017. Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, 21 October, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Celebration of Julia's life will follow at 11:30 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Waco. Born to the late Dr. Thomas Gavin Bradshaw and Julia Southall Reynolds Bradshaw, in Windsor, Virginia, on 13 February 1924, Julia spent most of her childhood in Rock Ridge, North Carolina, graduating from Rock Ridge School. After attaining her Bachelor of Science in 1945 from Woman's College, now University of North Carolina-Greensboro, she began her teaching career in Rock Ridge. She enjoyed teaching Home Economics and being a director of the glee club. After her son was born, she devoted her life to being a full-time homemaker, wife, and mother. The church played an important role in Julia's life. Although she and her husband moved frequently, she always found a home church. First Presbyterian Church in Waco was a treasured place for her to worship and find fellowship. She and her husband were active members, participating in Sunday school and volunteering time and talents whenever possible. At home she was an accomplished cook, seamstress, and gardener. She also enjoyed being involved in the literary and bridge clubs. Julia was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Samuel Clinton Brazelton, Sr.; and son, Samuel Clinton Brazelton, Jr. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Lillie Bradshaw Little and Mary Reynolds Bradshaw Peacock; and brothers, Thomas Gavin Bradshaw, Jr., and William "Bill" Southall Bradshaw. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Jeanie Straus Brazelton; and granddaughters, Blair Brazelton Boghetich and husband, Travis, and Paige Reynolds Brazelton, of Dallas. Julia was the proud great-grandmother of Samuel and James Boghetich; as well as a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com Waco, Texas Waco Tribune-Herald 20 October 2017 Page 9 Obituary for Julia Brazelton ## Vital Statistics Summary ----------------------------------------------- | Name | Julia Bradshaw Brazelton | |-------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 93 years | | Birth | 13 February 1924; Windsor, Virginia | | Death | 15 October 2017; Dallas, Texas | ----------------------------------------------- ## Table of Relationships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |----------------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------| | Julia Bradshaw Brazelton | Decedent | Dallas, Texas | | Dr. Thomas Gavin Bradshaw | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Julia Southall Reynolds Bradshaw | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Samuel Clinton Brazelton, Sr. | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown | | Samuel Clinton Brazelton, Jr. | Son (predeceased) | Unknown | | Lillie Bradshaw Little | Sister (predeceased) | Unknown | | Mary Reynolds Bradshaw Peacock | Sister (predeceased) | Unknown | | Thomas Gavin Bradshaw, Jr. | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | William "Bill" Southall Bradshaw | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Jeanie Straus Brazelton | Daughter-in-law (survivor) | Unknown | | Blair Brazelton Boghetich | Granddaughter (survivor) | Dallas, Texas | | Travis Boghetich | Granddaughter's husband | Dallas, Texas | | Paige Reynolds Brazelton | Granddaughter (survivor) | Dallas, Texas | | Samuel Boghetich | Great-grandson (survivor) | Dallas, Texas | | James Boghetich | Great-grandson (survivor) | Dallas, Texas | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Publication Details Waco, Texas Waco Tribune-Herald 20 October 2017 Page 9 Obituary for Julia Brazelton