** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw, 87, died on 14 Jan 1955 at her daughter's home in Norfolk. A native of Southampton County, she was the widow of William Henry Bradshaw and is survived by her children and numerous grandchildren. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw were announced following her death on 14 Jan 1955. Burial location is unknown. **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** William Harvey Bradshaw 13 November 1865 - 11 January 1941 Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw Suffolk, 14 January - Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw, 87, died today at 8 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Helen Bradshaw Ellis, 220 West 33rd Street, Norfolk, after a long illness. She was a native of Southampton County, a resident of Suffolk for many years, and was making her home with her daughter at the time of death. Mrs. Bradshaw was the widow of William Henry Bradshaw and daughter of the late Robert L. and Temple A. Lewis of Southampton County. Besides her daughter, she is survived by a son, Harvey Lee Bradshaw of Suffolk; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The body was taken to I.O. Hill and Company. Funeral arrangements announced. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 15 January 1955 Page 10 Obituary for Rhoda Ann Bradshaw [Publication date: 15 January 1955] [Decedent: Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw] [Date of death: 14 January 1955] [Age at death: 87 years] ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |-----------------------------|-------------|------------------------|------------------------------------| | Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw | 87 years | 1867 (estimated) | 14 January 1955; Suffolk, Virginia | ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------| | Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia | | William Henry Bradshaw | Spouse (predeceased) | Unknown | | Robert L. Lewis | Father (predeceased) | Southampton County | | Temple A. Lewis | Mother (predeceased) | Southampton County | | Helen Bradshaw Ellis | Daughter | 220 West 33rd Street, Norfolk | | Harvey Lee Bradshaw | Son | Suffolk, Virginia | | Five unnamed grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | Fourteen unnamed great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Unknown | ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |---------------------------|---------------------------------| | Publication Date | 15 January 1955 | | Newspaper | The Virginian-Pilot | | Page | Page 10 | | Obituary Title | Obituary for Rhoda Ann Bradshaw | ** Other Relevant Information** - Decedent's age at death was confirmed as 87 years. - Decedent's birth year estimated as 1867 based on age and death date. - The decedent was a resident of Suffolk and originally from Southampton County. # Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw, 87, passed away on 11 Jan 1941 at her daughter's home in Norfolk. She was a native of Southampton County and is survived by her daughter, son, five grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. # Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw were announced following her passing on 11 Jan 1941. The body was taken to I.O. Hill and Company for services in Norfolk, Virginia. # Transcript of the Edited Obituary for Rhoda Ann Bradshaw Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw 13 Nov 1865 - 11 Jan 1941 Suffolk, Jan. 14 – Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw, 87, died today at 8 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Helen Bradshaw Ellis, 220 West 33rd Street, Norfolk, after a long illness. She was a native of Southampton County, a resident of Suffolk for many years, and was making her home with her daughter at the time of death. Mrs. Bradshaw was the widow of William Henry Bradshaw and daughter of the late Robert L. and Temple A. Lewis of Southampton County. Besides her daughter, she is survived by a son, Harvey Lee Bradshaw of Suffolk; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The body was taken to I.O. Hill and Company. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 15 Jan 1955 Page 10 Obituary for Rhoda Ann Bradshaw [Publication date is 15 Jan 1955.] [Decedent's name is Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw.] [Decedent's date of birth is 13 Nov 1865.] [Decedent's date of death is 11 Jan 1941.] [Decedent's age at death was 75 years.] [Surviving family includes a daughter, Helen Bradshaw Ellis; a son, Harvey Lee Bradshaw; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.] # Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |-------------------------------|-------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------| | Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw | 75 years | 13 Nov 1865; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | 11 Jan 1941; Suffolk, Virginia, USA | # Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |--------------------------------------|------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia, USA | | William Henry Bradshaw | Spouse (deceased) | Unknown | | Robert L. Lewis | Father (deceased) | Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Temple A. Lewis | Mother (deceased) | Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Helen Bradshaw Ellis | Daughter | 220 West 33rd Street, Norfolk, VA | | Harvey Lee Bradshaw | Son | Suffolk, Virginia, USA | | Five unnamed grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | Fourteen unnamed great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Unknown | # Publication Details | Detail | Information | |------------------------------|---------------------| | Publication Date | 15 Jan 1955 | | Published In | The Virginian-Pilot | | Page | Page 10 | # Other Relevant Information Mrs. Rhoda Ann Bradshaw was a long-time resident of Suffolk and spent her final days living with her daughter in Norfolk. She left behind a legacy through her children and grandchildren.