[List] Obituary: Virginia (Mrs. Roy) Bradley

[Cecil Stokes]

        Obituary: Virginia (Mrs. Roy) Bradley

September 9, 1927 - October 16, 2024
Virginia Bailey Bradley, age 97, left this world on October 16, 2024. 
Born in 1927 as Virginia Evelyn Bailey, she grew up on a farm in Holly 
Pond, Alabama with her three sisters, Loreen, Erma Dean, and Lou, all of 
whom, preceded her in death. Her husband, Roy Bradley, passed away ten 
years ago.
She is survived by her two sons, Biff and Scott, their wives, Lynnette 
and Janet, and four grandchildren, Caleb, Alex, Robin, and Austin.
She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Huntsville.
Virginia lived a life of many achievements. She was talented, 
intelligent, and driven to succeed in many endeavors. The only member of 
her immediate family to attend college, she continued her education 
throughout her life, ultimately achieving a Doctorate in Education. She 
had a long and varied career, starting as a live TV personality on WAFM 
(Channel 13) in Birmingham during the early years of television, where 
she gave the weather and performed live commercials.
She was a talented producer and director of live performances throughout 
her career. After her marriage, she transitioned from her television 
career to education and moved from Birmingham to Huntsville in 1959. She 
was longtime head of the drama department at Huntsville High School, 
where she was responsible for many large scale productions. She finished 
her career as head of the Guidance department at Butler High.
She met her future husband Roy Bradley in Tuscaloosa in the late 
forties, where both were pursuing their educations. They were married in 
1950, and their marriage lasted for 64 years until his passing in 2014. 
Virginia and Roy had a very close relationship, and she struggled 
mightily after his death, only regaining some semblance of her normal 
life after several years of mourning. They were loving and caring 
parents who imparted many life lessons for their sons, by actions more 
than words. She had high expectations and ensured her sons followed her 
path of higher education and professional careers.
As anyone who knew her can attest, she was a presence. She was loving, 
ambitious, driven, and had high expectations of others. Throughout her 
long life, she left her mark on college students, friends, family and 
anyone with whom she became acquainted. She was an inspiration to 
countless people, and her existence left the world a better place. She 
lived her life in full. Her religious faith was a strong and guiding 
principle and a comfort to her during difficult times. She cared for 
others more than herself. She knew the importance of expressing her love 
of her family and friends, praying for them every night. She continued 
to do so until the very end.
She will be missed.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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Roy was HD TC#2595 (Section 521) from 1958 through 1964 and after that 
both seemed to always be visible at Alabama-Auburn football games.
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