Ray Poland Bradshaw Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ray Poland Bradshaw of Franklin, Virginia, who passed away on March 26, 2025 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ray Poland Bradshaw to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Benjamin Poland, Sr. and Sally Tucker Poland; her husband Burton C. Bradshaw, Sr.; her son Stephen Benjamin Bradshaw; and her siblings, Margaret P. Thompson of Hampton, VA, Sarah P. Michlik of Binghampton, NY, William B. Poland, Jr. of Hampton, Harry Tucker Poland of Franklin and Robert B. Poland of Boykins.
She is survived by: her son Burton C. "Brad" Bradshaw, Jr. (Debby) of Franklin; her grandchildren, Burton C. "Tres" Bradshaw, III (Anne) of Fredericksburg and Lisa Bradshaw Biler (Will Felix) of Williamsburg; and her great grandchild Burton C. "Burt" Bradshaw, IV of Fredericksburg. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada St., Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460 or a very effective local charity working to meet local needs, Franklin Cooperative Ministry, P. O. Box 1214, Franklin, VA 23851 http://www.wrightfuneralhome.org.
