Curley Ann Clemons Bradley

Early Tuesday morning, December 22, 2020, calmness and softness surrounded the air of a bedroom and slowly moved downward with serenity and rendered the illuminating spirit of Ms. Curley Clemons Bradley to a place of peace and eternal rest in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Curley was born November 14, 1948, to the late Abraham Clemons, Sr. and the late Beatrice Bryd in Jacksonville, Florida. She was raised by her grandmother, the late Betty Pittman Reece Clemons in Valdosta, Georgia.

Curley was a proud graduate of Westside High School known as the home of the marching Braves. She received Christ at an early age and became a member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Clyattville, GA, where she sang in the choir. Curley was a faithful employee of Levi Strauss for many years. She had an accomplished and phenomenal talent for sewing and upholstery and was employed as a seamstress for many years. She was always willing to provide her services for family and friends.

She was a loving and dedicated mother to five daughters and two sons. Curley relocated to live with several of her children in Kansas, Warner Robins, Atlanta, and Virginia to assist with taking care of her beautiful grandchildren. Curley returned to Clyattville to live and to attend worship services at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and she later relocated to Lake Park, GA. In her latter years, Curley’s children took great care of their mother during her illness.

Curley was a loving and supportive mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt who was dedicated to her family. She was often called Curley Ann by family and friends. Her love, grace, gratitude and strength has enriched everyone who knew her. Curley’s beautiful smile would easily illuminate a room. She will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, siblings, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Abraham Clemons, Sr.; mother, Beatrice Byrd; stepmother,   Florence Clemons; grandmother, Betty Pittman Reece Clemons; brothers, Nathaniel Bryd and Claude Clemons; sister, Venus Clemons, and a special niece, Margarettia “Greta”Clemons. Curley was also preceded in death by one of her devoted friends, Jeannette Fillmore.

Curley leaves to cherish and retain her fond memories, five loving daughters, Daisy Winters (Robert Sr.) and Carol Burgess (Jon Sr.) both of Stafford, VA, Alicia Bradley of Smiths Station, AL, Flecia Edwards (Nathan) of Lake Park, GA, and Tracy Bradley of Atlanta, GA; two loving sons, Terrance Bradley of Valdosta, GA, and Todd Bradley, Sr. of Tampa, FL; six sisters, Betty Thomas, Sandy Hart, and Annie Florence Mack all of Valdosta, GA, Creacy Sermons (Johnny) of Hahira, GA, Jackie McKinney (Michael) of Jacksonville, FL, and Carolyn Carter of Gary, IN; seven brothers, Abraham Clemons, Jr.(Cheryl), Owen Clemons, Samuel Clemons, Sr. (Lula), Woodrow Clemons (Vanetesa), Charles Smith, James Mitchell (Pearl), and Earl Keith Marable (Jackie) all of Valdosta, GA, Lester Clemons and Jerry Clemons (Regina) both of Jacksonville, FL; one aunt, Eva Mae Clemons of Covington, GA; twenty loving and precious grandchildren; Corteney, Jeremy, Corday, Jonathan Jr., Markaila, Markel, Kynnedi, Madilyn, Audrey, A’lania, Covyia, Robert Jr. (“RJ”), Shontodra, Todd Jr., Jessica, Torrance, Eboni, Brayonna, Natalie, and Cydney; five loving and precious great grandchildren, Ianna, Ariyah, Aiden, Wilsame and Saramyia, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A special thanks to Dr. Cliff Thomas and staff, Regency Southern Care Hospice, Professional Nursing and Support Services and private sitter, Dinah Jones.

Celebration of Life for the late Ms. Curley Ann Clemons Bradley will be Sunday, January 3, 2021, 12:00 p.m., Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church campus, 3835 White Water Rd., Valdosta, GA.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Dr. Charles E. Vinson, Sr., is pastor and will officiate.

Public viewing will be Saturday, January 2, 2021, 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Godfrey Funeral Home.

All those who wish to pay their respect in person must wear a mask during visitation and at funeral service.

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Professional services provided by Godfrey Funeral Home, LLC.

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