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Mary Ella Bradford

1933 - 2021

Mary Ella Bradford obituary, 1933-2021, Donaldsonville, LA

BORN

1933

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Ourso Funeral Home - Donaldsonville

134 Houmas Street

Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Mary Bradford Obituary

Mary Ella Bradford, 87, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Donaldsonville, LA, she spent her childhood on Palo Alto Plantation. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Mary Ella had a passion for fashion and was always dressed to make a statement. She could always be found in the kitchen making sure that everyone was fed. Mary Ella was a selfless woman who went above and beyond for her family and community. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of sixty five years, August Filmore Bradford; three children, Keith Joseph Bradford Sr. and wife, Anner, Mark Paul Bradford, and Darlene Elizabeth Bradford; three grandchildren, Keith Joseph Bradford Jr., Jessica Bradford Guillote and husband, Wayne Sr., and Christopher David Bradford and husband, Jonathan; five great grandchildren, Melaina Bradford, Valerie Guillote, Wayne Guillote Jr., Lucy Guillote, and Jaycob Bradford and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Acosta; biological father, John Medine Sr.; father, Stewart Hanson; one great grandson, WiIliam Bradford; three siblings, John "BooBoo" Medine Jr., Armide Medine, and Gloria Medine Lirette. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville from 9 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Mausoleum in Donaldsonville.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 29 to Jul. 31, 2021.
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The Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

August 1, 2021

Many fond memories shared between the Bradford and Ourso families. We extend our prayers and condolences to all of you.

Darrell Ourso

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July 30, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Deborah Ourso c/o Wilfred Ourso family

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July 30, 2021

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31

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Donaldsonville, LA

Jul

31

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Donaldsonville, LA

Jul

31

Interment

Ascension Catholic Mausoleum

Donaldsonville, LA

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Ourso Funeral Home - Donaldsonville

134 Houmas Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

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