Betty Zu Davis Bradbury

Betty Zu Davis Bradbury


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Aug 24th, 2015

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  • Death Date: Aug 24, 2015

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Biography: Betty Zu Davis Bradbury, 88, was born in Little Rock April 30, 1927, and passed away Aug. 24, 2015. In high school during World War II, inspired by a passion for aviation and a calling to serve, she joined the local Civil Air Patrol, where she studied all types of aviation and wartime activities. She took flying lessons and made her first solo flight as a teenage pilot. Betty attended Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the championship archery team, for which she once graced the cover of Life magazine. In January 1948, she married Curtis Franklin Bradbury, Sr. in Little Rock at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, where she was a lifelong member. The majority of her career was spent as a receptionist and bookkeeper for the dental office of Dr. Gil Caver. She enjoyed playing golf with her group (?The Betty?s?) at Western Hills Country Club, teaching her grandchildren to play card games and tending to her garden. Much to the chagrin of her sons and grandsons, she holds the family record for holes-in-one with three, all made after age 60. She was a voracious reader and a dog lover. Betty is survived by her sons Curtis F. Bradbury Jr. and his wife Charlotte and Ralph Bradbury Sr.; grandchildren Rachel Bradbury, Ralph Bradbury Jr. (Lauren) all of Little Rock, Spencer Bradbury (Laura) of Austin, Texas, and Curtis F. Bradbury III of Dallas, Texas; and great-grandchildren Lillian and Spencer Jr. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Curtis Franklin Bradbury Sr. and her grandson, Cameron Alexander Bradbury. A private family service will be held Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider making donations to the Cameron Bradbury Fund at the Psychiatric Research Institute, UAMS, 4301 W. Markham, Suite 554, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

Condolences(07)
Bruce Mitchell
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Ralph and Curt,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both during this time. Keep the memories of your Mom in your heart and treasure them forever. She is smiling down from heaven on her two special boys.
Peggy Keyes
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I was so sorry to read about Betty's death. She and Cutis were my good neighbors. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Joe Graham
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Curt and Ralph,
You lost a wonderful Mother. I have fond memories of her. She was always nice to me. She was very proud of both of you boys.
I lost my mother Wilma Graham,90, in January so I know the times you are going through. Its hard, just remember all the memories.
My thoughts are with you.
Joe Graham
Susan Grable
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Curt,Ralph and Family,
We were sadden to hear about Betty. She was such an
important part of both our growing up years. When I
was in junior high, I decided to run away from home and I walked to Betty's house. Like June Cleavor with her wise advice,she talked me into calling my parents. We both remember her being at all the sporting events watching her boys playing ball.
She was so outgoing and kind.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phillip and Susie (Dennis) Grable

Pat Jones
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Regrets to Ralph and the family! Very nice lady!,
Julie Ann Davis Graves
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Curt and Ralph,

So sorry to hear about Aunt Betty.

My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families.

Sincerely,
Julie (Bill Davis daughter-your uncle)
mike mcgibbony
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I just read the obituary of my friend Betty Bradbury in the paper. We get this information in Hot Springs a day late.
My deepest sympathy to all the family for your loss. Betty was a very special friend of mine and along with Curtis Sr. were a very important part of my life.
All The Bradbury family has been a very important part of my life.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mike McGibbony

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