Opal Luman Bradshaw was a resident of Waskom, Texas for over 66 years. Mrs. Bradshaw passed away September 6 2018.
Mrs. Bradshaw was born September 10, 1929 to Bud and Nonie (McSwain) Luman. She grew up and attended school in Shelby County, Texas. On December 12, 1948, she married George E. Bradshaw. She was a very devoted Christian, a member of the Waskom Church of Christ since 1952, when they moved to Waskom. She tended to her home with love and care for her husband, children, and the grandchildren she loved so dearly.
Opal had a talent for sewing and spent many years working part time as an excellent seamstress. She made many friends through her sewing and volunteer work in the church and VA hospital in Shreveport.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, George E. Bradshaw; parents, Bud and Nonie (McSwain) Luman; in-laws, Callie (Renfro) and W. Adam Bradshaw; one brother, Elvis Ray Luman; one sister, Merline Metcalf.
Mrs. Bradshaw is survived by her daughter, Linda Lundy and husband, Randall; son, Leslie Bradshaw and wife, Anita; grandsons, Brett Lundy, Brock Lundy and wife, Michelle; granddaughters, Angela Bradshaw and Shelley Bradshaw; four great-grandsons, Tristan Lundy, Noah Lundy, Zachary Stump and Hunter Morris; three sister-in-law's, Johnnie Bradshaw, Mildred Bradshaw, and Martha Bradshaw. Also left to cherish her memory are numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bradshaw will be greatly missed by those left behind.
The family would like to thank Marshall Manor, Reunion Inn, and Marshall Hospice for the loving care given during her lengthy illness.
In lieu of flowers the family has quested that all donations be made to American Alzheimer's Association.
A funeral service for Mrs. Bradshaw will be held Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 2:00p.m. in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home, with Bro. Shak Arrington officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Downs Funeral Home.