Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:17 am

Cathy Bradley, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026.

Cathy was born September 9, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Morgan Leroy White and Addie Bell Smith White. She worked for Cone Mills-Avondale Plant for over 40 years. Cathy was a member of Grace Chapel (formerly Forest City Foursquare). One of her greatest joys was spending time with her best friend, Brenda Goode. Her servant's heart was displayed in her being a part of the benevolent ministry, children's ministry and doing whatever needed to be done at the church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Dewey Bradley; son, Ray Bradley; daughter, Lynn Bradley McClain; siblings, Ileen Tessnear, Chuck White and Joyce Baker.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Rhonda Goode (Jack) of Forest City; brother, T.C. White (Paulette) of Forest City; granddaughters, Lyndsie Simmons (Jay TenBroeck), Alaina Goode, Addie Goode (Zach Lane); great granddaughter, Lynnlie TenBroeck; sisters-in-law, Renee Smart (Jimmy) of Mooresboro, Paulette Saunders of Spartanburg and a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held March 20 at Grace Chapel with Rev. Paul McGinnis and Rev. Ricky Poteat officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Benevolent Ministry of Grace Chapel, 178 Corwell St., Forest City, NC 28043 or to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.