This chronicles the passing of Mary Virginia Bradshaw on June 4th, 2023. Mary Virginia Bradshaw was born on August 18th,1921 to Edward and Gladys Pettis in Talmage, California. She was the eldest of 3 children (Alice and Edward Jr). As a child, her family relocated frequently because of her father’s work (California, Arizona, New Mexico, Illinois, and Texas). She attended college in Illinois. At the age of 21 she married her high school sweetheart Eulis Peter Bradshaw. Shortly after their marriage Eulis went to war in Europe. At this time, she worked as a newspaper reporter. They had 4 children: Virginia Carolyn, Barbara Ann, Eulis Peter Jr, and Mary Susan. Mary Virginia became very active in the Methodist Church and Women’s Society for Christian Service (WSCS). She was also active in Girl Scouts as a leader, trainer, and often a summer Camp Director. Mary Virginia and Eulis joined and were very active in the Masonic organizations; Shrine, Eastern Star, and Ladies Oriental Shrine where she was High Priestess. She also assisted in starting a new Jobe’s Daughter Bethel. Her work life took her to the newly developing Technology Industry, working for Fairchild Semiconductor and Hewett Packard in microchip development. She and her husband retired along the Smith River in California where they continued to be active in the Masonic Organization. She is survived by their 5 children and Grandchildren David (Beckie), Jessica (Adam), Vanessa (Chris), Julia (Brian) and Jason. And her great grandchildren: Madison, Ethan, Andrew, Samantha, Alexandra, Kelly, and Kourtney; also, her great great grandchild Elena. Mary Virginia had requested that donations be made to: www.lovetotherescue.org and at the bottom of the page check “Dedicate my donation in memory of Mary Virginia Bradshaw.” To plant a tree in memory of Mary Bradshaw as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });