Obituary of Martha A. Bradley

 Martha Annette Bradley of Willingboro passed away into Gods loving and eternal care on November 19, 2018 at the Avery Apartments in Willingboro, NJ. She was 83. She was an artistic and creative person dedicated to mentoring the younger generations.Born April 16,1935 in Richmond, Va, she graduated from Virginia Randolph High School in Henrico County and Virginia Union University. 

 On June 15,1957, after college graduation she married the love of her life Gus Bradley who served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. While being a military wife, she taught school in Guam for 3 years as well as travelled to Japan and Caribou, ME. When her husband retired they moved to Willingboro, NJ. where she taught the fourth grade for 30 years at Folwell Elementary School Mt. Holly, NJ. and attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church in Hainesport, NJ. While at Folwell, she gained the admiration of students and faculty and received the Teacher of the Year award in 1987. She retired in 1993 and has stayed in Willingboro ever since.

 She is preceded in death by her husband Gus Bradley of more than 30 years. Also her father Andrew Hocker Sr, mother Alma Hocker and brother-in-law Alfred Ferguson.

 She is survived by her devoted son Wayne Bradley, sisters Marlene Brewer(Hocker), Winifred Ferguson(Hocker) and brothers William Clifford Hocker and Andrew J. Hocker Jr. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

 Funeral servicesand Interment  will be held privately.Please make any Memorial contributions to the following: St. Joseph Indian School, Virginia Union University,or  Disabled American Veterans in her memory. It is very appreciated by the family.

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