Mrs. Doris Jenkins Bradley

Doris Marie Jenkins Bradley, affectionately known by all as "Gigi" or "Ms. D*, was born on June 304, 1951, in Pearl, MS to Willie & Vina Jenkins. She was the first child of 10. As a child, she was reared at Sweet Rest Church of Christ Holiness, USA. She graduated from Carter High in Brandon, MS in 1970. While at Carter High, she was loved by many. But most importantly she was cherished by what her daughter dubbed "The Fabulous Five." They consisted of herself, along with Hyrtecene Myers, Charlene Hill, Shirlene Anderson & Barbara German. And until her passing, their beautiful friendship had still remained the same. After graduation, she attended Jackson State University, where she majored in Special Education. After Jackson State, she & Willie Earl Myers were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, LaTonya. While caring for her daughter, she spent years working at Metal Textile in Brandon, MS. After the closing of the plant, she went on to be employed by Wendy's International (where she met her husband Gene). After an amazing opportunity for a new career, she spent her last years at the Department of Finance & Administration, where she was a supervisor until her death. Along with DFA, she also worked part time at Nucor Steel in Flowood, MS for the last 18 years. In 1986, she was United in holy matrimony to Gene L. Bradley, Jr. To this Union, one child was born, Joshua Rashaad Bradley. Doris was a faithful member of Sweet Rest church. She was a member of the senior choir and a Pianist for the Sunday school. Doris was also known for her cooking. With her being a wonderful and blessed cook, she was on the church cooking committee for many years. She was often asked to cater dinners and breakfast for different auxiliaries and functions at the church and outside of the church. Besides church activities & spoiling her grandchildren, Doris loved to garden. Many would see her outside at her home planting flowers or just "piddling" in the yard as she would say. Sometimes she would walk over and inquire about different plants or take a piece of a plant from her neighbor, Minnie Lee Bibb, so she could "repot" the same thing in her yard. Doris was also a daily avid walker. Whether it was in the halls of DFA, outside of DFA, up and down the street by her home or at her dad's home, she was determined to "get her miles in" as she would say. She was definitely the "Fit Bit" Queen. Doris Bradley was preceded in death by her mother, Vina Mae Jenkins, two Brothers-in-Law, Anthony Bailey & Dwight Campbell, one Sister-in-Law, Toni Marie Bradley and one Son-in-Law, Patrick Pugh. On April 214. 2023, while in the home of her father, she succumbed to her sickness surrounded by her family and loved ones. She leaves to cherish her husband of 37 years, Gene L. Bradley, Jr.; a daughter, LaTonya Jenkins-Pugh and a son, Joshua Bradley. She also leaves to cherish her father, Elder Willie Jenkins, Jr.; her beloved bonus children whom she called her own, a son, Geno L. Bradley (Torrie) & a daughter, Kyra Bradley. She also leaves to cherish the beats of her heart that made her life complete, her grandchildren: Brandon, Cody, Delaney, Dionne, Destinee, Rasheema, Jonah & Saniah. Along with her family, she leaves to cherish her brothers, sisters, and their spouses: Richard (Michelle), Charles (Inez), Linda (Anthony), Roberta (Dwight), Lonnie (Jon), Stanley (Lanessa), Debra (Dennis) and baby Sis, Charlotte. Along with a beautiful mother-in-law, Mattie Bradley; sister-in-law, Karen (Keith) Wells and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Mrs. Doris Jenkins Bradley

June 30, 1951 - April 2, 2023