Reba Josephine Bradshaw

Reba Josephine Bradshaw, age 94, of Crossville, TN, passed away May 15, 2021. She was born on November 15, 1926, the daughter of Olive and Alf.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she had a great sense of humor. Reba loved to joke around with you and laughed often. She spent most of her life as a stay at home mom to her five children. She enjoyed working in her garden and working on the farm. She also loved quilting and helping others in any way that she could. Reba was loved deeply and will be greatly missed.

Reba is preceded in death by her parents, Olive and Alf; husband, Bruce Bradshaw; son, Robert Bradshaw; and grandson, James Ford.

Reba is survived by her son, Glen Bradshaw of Crossville; daughters, Mary Oakes and husband Jim of Crossville, Jeanette Ford and husband Aaron of Monterey, and Catherine Barnwell of Spring City.

She leaves behind many grandchildren, Mary, Amy, Noah, Charlotte, Betty, Sue, James Lynn, Tracy, Robbie, Elvin, Dale, Jon, Joann, Jennifer, and Bimbo. She also has over 40 great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Reba will be held on Thursday, May 20th at 1:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Weaver officiating. She will be laid to rest in Tolletts Chapel Cemetery. Family will receive friends prior to the services from 11 to 1. 

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