Edith Nell Smith Bradford Obituary
Edith Nell Smith Bradford, born on May 17, 1933, passed away on June 18, 2026. Edith leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ben Mattox Bradford; her parents, Henry Thomas Smith and Eva Brown Smith; her grandson Jarrett Franklin (Julie); and her siblings, Sam Smith, Zack Smith, Lucy Gulley, Cynthia Rucker, Doris Marks, Dorothy Brown and Little Henry Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Ellen (Merrill Franklin), Melanie (Bob Childs), John (Renee Bradford) and Mark (Sherry Bradford) of Elberton; and her grandchildren, Jason (Danielle Franklin), Robbie (Brandye Childs), Ben (Sunny Childs), Josh (Megan Franklin), Hannah (Justin Brown), Corey Bradford (Johna Myers), Caitlin (Nate Lewis), Allen (Marlee Bradford), Matt (Blakeley Bradford) and Alex (Madison Bradford). She is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Flowers are accepted and contributions may be made in her memory to Francis Asbury Methodist Church, 1016 Ruckersville Road, Elberton, GA 30635.
