Betty Hadsell Obituary Betty Ann Bradshaw Hadsell November 26, 1937 - December 6, 2019 Franklin - Betty Ann Bradshaw Hadsell, 82, widow of William Valentine "Billy" Hadsell, Jr., passed away December 6, 2019 in Sentara Obici Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Brought up in Franklin, Betty Ann was a daughter of the late Noah "Pete" Bradshaw, Jr. and Edna Virginia Hennaman Bradshaw and was also predeceased by a brother Robert A. "Bobby" Bradshaw and a grandson Warren Kent. She was a 1955 graduate of Franklin High School and an office manager for Dr. Fred Ward in Franklin and Dr. Michael Pike in Cary, NC. Betty Ann was a member of Oxford United Methodist Church and a former member of Grace Memorial United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Franklin Literary Club. Left to cherish her memory are six daughters Nancy Ann Hadsell, Diane H. Spicer (Frank), Betty Carole Smith, Laura H. Gordon (Kelly)), Carol H. Gaskin (Bud), and Ann H. Ferguson; three sons William V. Hadsell, III (Peggy), Dr. Michael J. Hadsell (Pamela), and Russell C. Brett, III (Christine); one brother Keith H. Bradshaw (Geri); sixteen grandchildren Jessica Brett, Amy Brett Anderson (Mike), Aubrey Maryn Brett, Jennifer Stuart (Jay), Amanda Morton (Ben), Katie Howard Claflin (Matthew), Carolyn Dyer, Brian Kent (Elizabeth), Dr. Michael Hadsell, Jr. (Courtney), Mary Bettencourt (Ryan), Anna Hadsell, Adam Gaskin (Toni), Brian Gaskin, Jim Hadsell (Shy), Ian Hadsell, and Elizabeth Smith; nineteen great grandchildren Ethan Drames, Matthew, Phineas, and Zoe Morton, Charles and Liam Stuart, Skylar Brett, Justice and Adrienne Gaskin, Jaxon Anderson, Chanel and Giselle Ash, Nyx and Xekan Hadsell, Joshua and Ellie Kent, Madden Dyer, Blake and Ashlyn Gaskin; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Rita Kanten officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Dec. 7, 2019. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/betty-ann-hadsell 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/betty-hadsell-obituary?pid194655638 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Betty Ann Bradshaw Hadsell, aged 82, passed away on 6 December 2019. She was the widow of William Valentine "Billy" Hadsell, Jr. and was survived by her six daughters, three sons, one brother, sixteen grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for Betty Ann Bradshaw Hadsell was held on 14 December 2019. She was buried at an undisclosed location. ### The Edited Obituary Betty Hadsell Obituary Betty Ann Bradshaw Hadsell 26 November 1937 - 6 December 2019 Franklin - Betty Ann Bradshaw Hadsell, 82, widow of William Valentine "Billy" Hadsell, Jr., passed away 6 December 2019 in Sentara Obici Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Brought up in Franklin, Betty Ann was a daughter of the late Noah "Pete" Bradshaw, Jr. and Edna Virginia Hennaman Bradshaw and was also predeceased by a brother, Robert A. "Bobby" Bradshaw, and a grandson, Warren Kent. She was a 1955 graduate of Franklin High School and an office manager for Dr. Fred Ward in Franklin and Dr. Michael Pike in Cary, NC. Betty Ann was a member of Oxford United Methodist Church and a former member of Grace Memorial United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Franklin Literary Club. Left to cherish her memory are six daughters: Nancy Ann Hadsell, Diane H. Spicer (Frank), Betty Carole Smith, Laura H. Gordon (Kelly), Carol H. Gaskin (Bud), and Ann H. Ferguson; three sons: William V. Hadsell, III (Peggy), Dr. Michael J. Hadsell (Pamela), and Russell C. Brett, III (Christine); one brother: Keith H. Bradshaw (Geri); sixteen grandchildren: Jessica Brett, Amy Brett Anderson (Mike), Aubrey Maryn Brett, Jennifer Stuart (Jay), Amanda Morton (Ben), Katie Howard Claflin (Matthew), Carolyn Dyer, Brian Kent (Elizabeth), Dr. Michael Hadsell, Jr. (Courtney), Mary Bettencourt (Ryan), Anna Hadsell, Adam Gaskin (Toni), Brian Gaskin, Jim Hadsell (Shy), Ian Hadsell, and Elizabeth Smith; nineteen great-grandchildren: Ethan Drames, Matthew, Phineas, and Zoe Morton, Charles and Liam Stuart, Skylar Brett, Justice and Adrienne Gaskin, Jaxon Anderson, Chanel and Giselle Ash, Nyx and Xekan Hadsell, Joshua and Ellie Kent, Madden Dyer, Blake and Ashlyn Gaskin; and a host of nieces and nephews. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Betty Ann Bradshaw Hadsell | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 82 years | | Birth | 26 November 1937; Franklin | | Death | 6 December 2019; Unknown | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------| | Betty Ann Bradshaw Hadsell | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | William Valentine Billy Hadsell, Jr. | Spouse | -- | | Noah Pete Bradshaw, Jr. | Parent | -- | | Edna Virginia Hennaman Bradshaw | Parent | -- | | Nancy Ann Hadsell | Child | -- | | Diane H. Spicer (Frank) | Child | -- | | Betty Carole Smith | Child | -- | | Laura H. Gordon (Kelly) | Child | -- | | Carol H. Gaskin (Bud) | Child | -- | | Ann H. Ferguson | Child | -- | | William V. Hadsell, III (Peggy) | Son | -- | | Dr. Michael J. Hadsell (Pamela) | Son | -- | | Russell C. Brett, III (Christine) | Son | -- | | Keith H. Bradshaw (Geri) | Brother | -- | | Jessica Brett | Grandchild | -- | | Amy Brett Anderson (Mike) | Grandchild | -- | | Aubrey Maryn Brett | Grandchild | -- | | Jennifer Stuart (Jay) | Grandchild | -- | | Amanda Morton (Ben) | Grandchild | -- | | Katie Howard Claflin (Matthew) | Grandchild | -- | | Carolyn Dyer | Grandchild | -- | | Brian Kent (Elizabeth) | Grandchild | -- | | Dr. Michael Hadsell, Jr. (Courtney) | Grandchild | -- | | Mary Bettencourt (Ryan) | Grandchild | -- | | Anna Hadsell | Grandchild | -- | | Adam Gaskin (Toni) | Grandchild | -- | | Brian Gaskin | Grandchild | -- | | Jim Hadsell (Shy) | Grandchild | -- | | Ian Hadsell | Grandchild | -- | | Elizabeth Smith | Grandchild | -- | | Ethan Drames | Great-grandchild | -- | | Matthew | Great-grandchild | -- | | Phineas | Great-grandchild | -- | | Zoe Morton | Great-grandchild | -- | | Charles | Great-grandchild | -- | | Liam Stuart | Great-grandchild | -- | | Skylar Brett | Great-grandchild | -- | | Justice Gaskin | Great-grandchild | -- | | Adrienne Gaskin | Great-grandchild | -- | | Jaxon Anderson | Great-grandchild | -- | | Chanel Ash | Great-grandchild | -- | | Giselle Ash | Great-grandchild | -- | | Nyx Hadsell | Great-grandchild | -- | | Xekan Hadsell | Great-grandchild | -- | | Joshua Kent | Great-grandchild | -- | | Ellie Kent | Great-grandchild | -- | | Madden Dyer | Great-grandchild | -- | | Blake Gaskin | Great-grandchild | -- | | Ashlyn Gaskin | Great-grandchild | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Betty Ann Bradshaw Hadsell was born on 26 November 1937 in Franklin, Virginia. 2. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1955. 3. Betty Ann worked as an office manager for Dr. Fred Ward in Franklin and Dr. Michael Pike in Cary, North Carolina. 4. She was a member of Oxford United Methodist Church and a former member of Grace Memorial United Methodist Church. 5. Betty Ann was also a member of the Franklin Literary Club.