Feb. 25, 1926 – Sept. 20, 2021
Doris LaVerne Bradley “Aunt Verne” departed this life peacefully and went to her Heavenly home Mon., Sept. 20, 2021. She lived and loved for 95 years. Her memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 23, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Sondheimer, La., with the Rev. Billy Castilaw officiating. Graveside services were held at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah. Visitation was held Wednesday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah.
LaVerne Bradley was born Feb. 25, 1926, in Crowville, La. to Thomas Knee and Pnina Lenora Parker. Bradley spent most of the first 65 years of her life in Sondheimer. She became associated with the Sondheimer Post Office three months after her graduation from Lake Providence High School and spent 23 years as sub-clerk, before being appointed postmaster. She served as postmaster of Sondheimer Post Office for over 35 years, faithfully tending to the community she loved.
She was a devoted member of Sondheimer First Baptist Church and served as church clerk for many years. She taught children’s Sunday School and became a Christian mentor to the children that attended. This beloved church was her second family.
For many years, she took care of her mother, making sure they never missed a ballgame, dance recital, graduation or any other event. She was a devoted daughter for as long as her mom needed her. Her strong Christian faith was an example for all who knew her.
After her retirement from the post office, LaVerne moved to Tallulah, where she enjoyed spending time with family, making friends and playing cards with her card club.
Although LaVerne did not have her own children, she had an entire family that claimed her as their mom, grandmother or aunt. With a family of 25 nieces and nephews, 67 great nieces and nephews, over 139 great, great nieces and nephews and at least 66 great, great greats filling the family tree, Aunt Verne always knew she was loved.
Miss Bradley joins her other family members who preceded her to Heaven’s gates: her parents, T.K. and Nora Bradley; sisters, Irene Barrilleaux and husband Milton, Hazel Roberson and husband Garland, Louise Nacol and husband Adam, Virginia Myers and husband Carl; brothers, Luther Bradley and wife Floy Mae, Leo Bradley and wife Florene, and Raymond Bradley and wife Christine.
Pallbearers for the service were Gary Vogel, Jamie Vogel, Curt Collins, Dave Collins, Robbie Kivett and Rick Kivett. Honorary pallbearers were her other great nephews and great, great nephews.
Memorials in memory of LaVerne can be sent to First Baptist Church, Sondheimer, LA, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, or a favorite charity.
