of Van Buren, AR
March 13, 1945 - February 1, 2023
On February 1st, 2023, Carolyn Rose Bradford was united with her Heavenly Father. She was unified with her beloved late husband, Jimmy Don Bradford, and siblings; Bobbie Sue (JW) Nicholson, Veda Jo (Ed) Hutchison, Joe Jr. Canady and James Ray Canady. Carolyn was a member of the Bee Branch Baptist Church.
Carolyn, born to Joe Canady and Vera Jo Canady on March 13, 1945, is survived by her daughter, Shawn and son-in-law, David Stobaugh, grandchildren; Taylor (Duncan) Starr, Zac Stobaugh, great grandchildren; Zoey Grace, Ian Starr and distinct friend, Elmer McCall, all of Van Buren, Arkansas.
Carolyn attended South Side High School where she met her future husband, Jimmy Don. Carolyn and Jimmy Don would be happily married for 42 years. In these years they built a family full of love and adventure. The couple enjoyed traveling the countryside on their motorcycles with close friends and family. Carolyn was a devoted basketball fan and enjoyed following her daughter's career in college athletics. Carolyn and Jimmy Don purchased what is known as the Art Scanlan House of Bee Branch, built in 1906. The couple restored the residence in 1994, rivaling its original beauty, around the time her first grandchild, Taylor was born. The home was featured in the National Register of Historic Places.
Carolyn retired from the South Side School District after 32 years of teaching. She loved children and would often reminisce on memories she made with her students. Carolyn carried this love for children throughout her life. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. For many, she was simply known as ''Mom.'' Her infectious energy and laughter will live on in the hearts of her loved ones forever.
A memorial service to celebrate Carolyn's life will be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas.
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Kirk & Peggy Hardy
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Such a sweet lady and loved by many in the Bee Branch community. A teacher is gone but never forgotten. Glad the Lord let our paths cross even if just for a while. Sorry for your loss but heaven gained a good soul.
Charlotte Heidenreich
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Every time I look at you I see Carolyn. She was indeed one of a kind. She was truly a mom and grandmother who loved her family with all her heart. I know you will all miss her, but she is so comforted and happy in heaven. I love all the memories I have of her. She was always happy and ready to go. May GOD give you HIS comfort and strength to get through this hard time.
John and Sharon Farmer
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Awesome Lady
Betsy Wood
Friday, February 10, 2023
I have very many vivid many memories of Mrs. Bradford, my 4th grade teacher. She was such a colorful character. At the fall festival she would always do a festive cake walk in her classroom that was so much fun. I still associate her with the song, “I got magic, alakazam-a-kazoo!†She certainly seemed magical to me with her red hair and makeup. I remember how she would put her makeup on while we were busy doing our work. She called it “putting on her face.†When a kid asked her why she always had to put it on, she said “Well I can’t go around here looking like a dog now, can I?â€â€ 😂 She had a very creative way of teaching math, specifically long division. She made up a whole story about where the numbers were going so we could remember how to do it. With Mrs. Bradford teaching it, suddenly long division seemed like so much fun, just like her. ðŸ˜â¤ï¸
Barrett Buck
Friday, February 10, 2023
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Bradford's passing. She was an excellent teacher and was very good to me. We had a lot of fun during that fourth grade year! There were only 12 of us in her class that year and we all got along well! That was largely because of Mrs. Bradford and the manner in which she took care of of us!
Barrett, Andrea, Andrew, Noah, Jonah, and Micah Buck
Lauren Farris
Friday, February 10, 2023
I am so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Bradford’s passing. She was my 4th grade teacher at South Side and I still have fond memories of my time in her class! I remember watching her put on makeup in class, when she made us roasted pumpkin seeds, the times we got to let the bird out of its cage, and the sweet way she would interact with each of us. It was so special to have a fellow redhead as a teacher and she will be missed so dearly. My deepest sympathies to her family during this time, and the days to come.
Laura Ennis
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Shawn, so very sorry for your loss. Aunt Carolyn was always very nice to me and I have many appreciative memories of her (and a few funny ones as well). She was always so proud of you and her grand children. Praying for you and family.
Sherry Starr DeJarnette
Thursday, February 9, 2023
My deepest sympathy and prayers. Always remember God will continue to comfort you during this difficult time of letting go. He’s only a prayer away. Thinking of you
Lisa (Hall) Holt
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Shawn, it has been too many years; but my memories of your mom and dad are still very clear! My thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend! Love, Lisa (Hall) Holt and family.
Christine Denise Crawford
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Prayers and hugs to your family.
Catrena Lee
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Shawn, I’m so sorry to hear that Carolyn has passed. I cherish our time spent together and getting to know her. She was always just fabulous! She would have her hair perfect and driving her Harley and Corvette! I just loved her spunk and zest for life. I miss those days! I love y’all and I’m praying for you â¤ï¸
Julie Ward Carmichael
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Ms. Bradford was my 4th grade teacher and I loved her so much! I’ll never forget her letting us go get her cups of ice for her Diet Coke. It was a sought after privilege. Such a special lady, prayers for you all.
Claudia Reynolds
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn and David I’m so sorry to heard about Carolyn. Shawn your parents were a blessing and encourager to me. A lot of Great memories we shared together. Love you. I will be praying for you and your family
Laura Ennis
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn, so very sorry for your loss. Aunt Carolyn was always very nice to me and I have many appreciative memories of her (and a few funny ones as well). She was always so proud of you and her grand children. Praying for you and family.
Laura Ennis
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn, so very sorry for your loss. Aunt Carolyn was always very nice to me and I have many appreciative memories of her (and a few funny ones as well). She was always so proud of you and her grand children. Praying for you and family.
Phyllis Tumblson McMillen
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
I am so sorry too hear about your loss. I really thought a lot of both of them. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Hilary Shipley Tennyson
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Mrs. Bradford was the best! Nothing but wonderful memoriesâ¤ï¸praying for all the family. With deepest sympathy.
Jimmy W Cook
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn and family,
Each of you are in my thoughts and prayersâ¤ï¸ðŸ™
Chris & Amy Brotherton
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn and family, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather Gibbs
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
As a little girl, watching Mrs. Bradford, I thought that she was so “fancy.†She was always so kind to me.
Diane Pavatt
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn, I’m so sorry! I have wonderful memories of working with Carolyn. I admired her for riding her motorcycle to school! I would not have enough guts to do that. She was beautiful and I enjoyed the times we teachers would go out to eat!
Jerry and Laura Kay
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
RIP Sweet Lady you had/have a truly wonderful spirit you shall be missed greatly
Andrea Gipson
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn and family.. we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know we are praying for you all
Roxanne King
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn I’m sorry to hear about Aunt Carolyn. She & Uncle Jim are riding together again. Much love & prayers
Jami Hutto Schwartz
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn, so sorry to hear of your mom. You 2 were peas in a pod! She and your dad and Vedo Jo made all your ball games. The ladies could get hot real quick if things weren’t going in your favor. Carolyn always had her hair fixed, makeup and nails done. Her laugh was contagious! Still brings a smile when I think it. Thinking of you and your family. Sincerely, jami
Vicky Ronk
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you Shawn and your family!
Angi Boaz (Whited)
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn, I am so sorry about the passing of your mom. I will always remember how she opened her home up to several members of our NAC basketball team on our way to a concert. She was so welcoming and made us foodâ¤ï¸ And she was always so nice to me when I saw her at our games. I always think of her when I drive by that white house in Bee Branch. Prayers for you and your family.
Jeff Duncan
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
So very sorry for your loss.
Les Smith
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Dear Shawn and Family:
So very sorry to hear this. She was a very sweet lady.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love and Prayers.
♥ï¸â™¥ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Les Smith
George and Sandra Odom
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
I almost forgot on my last post! Carolyn was also a gifted beautician in her early years. She did my hair for our wedding in 1964 and cut our first daughter’s bangs the first time they were cut. Thank you, Carolyn!
Sandra Odom
Leigh
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
A life well lived
Cheryl Deaton
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Sorry to hear about your mother praying for you and your family
Loretta M Burgess
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn, so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a sweet lady and was always so proud of you. Love, Mrs. Burgess
Susan C. Humbrecht
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shawn, family, you know I loved Carolyn dearly. We became friends immediately when I started working at Southside. I have wonderful fond memories of the many years we shared. I will miss her, for sure!!!
Michael Evans
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
So sorry for your loss of a great lady
Rita & Sammy Collums
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
I was so sorry to hear of Carolyn's death. We had lots of fun over the years when she and Jimmy Don lived here by us.
Debra Bradford McDoniel
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
I’m so sorry. I grew up with Carolyn. I have not seen her in a long time but she was a great person and considered her a friend over the years. God bless her family during this difficult time.
Marilyn Whitley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
To Carolyn’s Family I send my deepest sympathy… have missed seeing her the past years and always a joy to be around.
Kathy Zimmerman
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
So sorry for the loss of your precious Mother.. she was one of a kind..