Juanita Faye Bradford, 78, a former resident of Wellington, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. She is more alive today than ever before in the presence of Jesus, her savior.
A visitation took place from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Friday, March 1, at Adams Funeral Home, followed by a private family graveside. Arrangements were by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.
Juanita was born on Jan.28, 1946, in Galveston, Texas, to Sellers and Alice Harod Silveria, as the third-born child, the “baby,” with two older brothers who knew that she was the “first-born daughter,” and she was always trying to keep up with Sam,eight years older and Walter, four years older.
She grew up in Texas and enjoyed her cowboy boots. The majority of her childhood was spent in Fort Worth, Liberty Hill and Channelview, Texas, where her dad served as a pastor and history teacher. Her mom played the piano, sewed, taught Sunday school and worked at the library.
After retirement, Juanita and her husband, Clifton, moved to Wellington in 2004 from Baytown, Texas. He preceded her in death in 2005. She later relocated to Fort Worth to be near family.
An avid reader, Juanita devoured many books. She enjoyed feeding the ducks, painting a little, drawing up house plans, landscaping and designing flower beds. With an eye for detail, not much made it past her observation. She was an excellent secretary, disciplined and precise.
After her marriage in 1965, she devoted her time and attention to raising and teaching her children, Richard, Terrie Lynn and Jerry. She encouraged them to be caring, genuine, giving and to have a servant’s heart. Not mincing any words, she was straightforward, and you usually knew what she was thinking.If she discerned that you could do better or step up a little taller, you were encouraged to do so. Mom didn’t put up with any nonsense and was protective against wrong influence and mindsets.
She loved Jesus and being a mom. When she gave, it was wholeheartedly, with no reserves, always striving to be on the side of right and make a difference. Doing something “half baked” was not an option, and oh, how she enjoyed her dually pickups.
God blessed her with her three children, 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many friends that hold her memory dear and will meet her again one day.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the Collingsworth General Hospital in Wellington, as they took such good care of her.
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