Sallie Bradley

Dear loved ones of our mom Sallie D. Bradley, We are so sorry to be sharing this news as our mother has bravely faced so many health issues. Our mom was been diagnosed with non-treatable leukemia and decided to stop all dialysis treatment. She simply no longer wants any needles in her. She just wants to be with my dad. My brother and I are respecting her wishes. Mom was lovingly cared for in her final days at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola, FL. She requested to have no pain and I am assured that she had none. Her first-born made it in time while Mom was lucid to say his Farewells, as did her daughter and granddaughter. We are so grateful she was able to hear her sister's, Aunt Judy, voice on the phone. We noticed that she has eased after each person she bid goodbye - almost like ticking off a checklist...which is something we "Sallies" enjoy very much. I hope that gives you comfort. Also, her nurse shared with us that when he came in to rotate her, she jested, "It's about time". THAT'S OUR MOM!!!! Even in the most desperate of times, she would masque her Pain and Fear and put you at ease. She has been a soldier through-and-through. We know that you all wish us well and will be praying for us. There is nothing however, that you can do for us. Our little family has made our closure. We are relieved that she is finally at rest, reunited with Big Daddy, who she never stopped missing. She does not want a funeral. She does not want a service. My mom simply wants to no longer have needles poking her and to be at peace with my father. John and I are going to respect her wishes. Once we are notified when she will be laid to rest beside Big Daddy, we will make it public to anyone who wants to be present at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Gulf Breeze, FL beside the big oak tree. Her favorite flowers are red carnations, if you stop by to visit her. Please do not spend your money on flowers. She would much rather have any donations go to Breast Cancer Awareness or a reputable Fresenius [kidney] Foundation. Thank you for loving our mom. Please remember her to be a Quiet Fighter...because she was - although Loud like the brood from which the McQueen clan hails, she was a Survivor who made little of her daily strife outside our home. Sallie Ann Drennan-Manser-Bradley will leave this earth with dignity and appreciation for your friendship. With Deepest Gratitude, Sallie, John, Faith and Alex