Gerald Ann Raynor Bradshaw

ROCKY MOUNT – Ms. Gerald Ann Raynor Bradshaw, 91, from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2025. Born on August 11, 1933, in Benson, North Carolina, of Johnston County, she was a pillar of strength and unwavering faith for her family and friends. Her love of God was evident in her daily prayer life, kind words, and years of dedication and service at Living Faith Fellowship IPHC. Her life was marked by a deep love for her family, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the dogs that always found comfort in her lap. She loved her church family and was always talking about Jesus. She also loved her community of neighbors at the Bullock McLeod Apartments. Her family is grateful for the friendships she formed in the community of faith that looked after each other. The family thanks Ms. Betty Mott and Ms. Linda Pollard, who graciously extended their love to her in many acts of kindness. The family is forever grateful that you shared your love with Gerald Ann.

Gerald Ann Raynor Bradshaw is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Daniel Raynor and Eva Johnson Raynor, two brothers, A. B. Roy Raynor and Lonnie Sherrill Raynor, one sister, Georgia Mae Raynor Donofrio, and her two sons, Charles Dean Bradshaw and Mahlon Kemp Bradshaw. She leaves to cherish her memory one sister; Reverand Mamie Raynor Parker, a daughter-in law; Debra Cabell Bradshaw, two grandsons; Justin Kemp Bradshaw, Sr. and wife Caroline, Brent Cabell Bradshaw and wife Jameson and three great grandchildren; Justin Kemp Bradshaw, II, Sloan Butler Bradshaw, and Henrietta (Etta) Davis Bradshaw; along with several nieces and nephews.

To celebrate her life, a private graveside ceremony with family is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Living Faith Fellowship church on 1090 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, 27803.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.