Lisa Marie Bradford
November 25, 1962 ~ October 16, 2011
Resided in:
Weaverville, NC
Lisa Marie Dalton Bradford, 48, of Weaverville, died Sunday, October 16, 2011, at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of A. Gaston Dalton and of the late Dorothy Dalton. She was retired from the Department of Social Services.
In addition to her father, Mrs. Bradford is survived by her husband of 19 years, Randall Bradford; daughters Heather Holloway of Charlotte, and Stacey Holloway of Weaverville; step-son Clint Bradford of Weaverville; step-daughter Brooke Bradford of Asheville; brother Mark Dalton and wife Andrea of Pensacola, FL; and her beloved puppies Oscar and Thad.
Lisa was selfless, humble, a good Christian, and the best mother.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Tommy Bridges officiating. Her family will receive friends following the service.
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Randy, I am so sorry to hear about Lisa. I worked with her at the Sheriffs Office, Lisa was always so nice. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Condolences to Randy and the family of Lisa. She was a wonderful person and fun to work with. She will be missed.
You have my most sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers…
Randy, Stacy & Heather;
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. She was a wonderful wife, and mother along with a great friend. You all will be in my prayers. May God comfort you during your time of sorrow.
Heather & Stacey: Your mother had a beautiful spirit and kind heart which shows through you. I will never forget the words of encouragement and listening ear that she always had for me when we were growing up. I love you very much!
Randy Im so sorry as you know I have been In your shoes and my Prayers are with you. Such a wonderful Lady and A pleasure to just be around Gods speed to you and yours Think of the good times and be strong
My thoughts and prayers go out to anyone who knew and loved Lisa. Her smile and laugh were beautiful and infectious.
Randy,
We are so sorry to hear about Lisa. She was such a sweet lady. We will remember you and your family in our prayers and thoughts.
Becky and Phillip
Randy and Family, Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to each of you.
We pray for God to give you strength for the days ahead. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Randy,keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Remembering all the good times working with Lisa many years ago at the Sheriff’s Office when we first moved in to the building in Biltmore.
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of Lisa. We went to high school together. Family will be in my prayers.
My prayers and thoughts are with each of you as you mourn your loss. Heaven truly gained an another angel on Sunday. May you daily find comfort in your memories of her and strength from Christ.
Lisa was my supervisor at Craggy Correctional Center. She was always kind and fair. I was so sorry to read this morning that she had passed away.
Lisa adored her husband and children and spoke of them everyday. Until you see her again remember how much she loved you all.
Bradford Family..I was so sorry to hear of Lisa’s passing. I worked with Lisa in DSS Finance, years back. I remember her as always looking so sharp, was funny, friendly and a great co-worker. I know she will be missed by those who knew her. May God be with you during this time.
I am so sorry for the loss of Lisa. She was a very special person.From time to time when my son was a little boy, he would say ‘Mommy can we go see wisa at the shurrff’s dept. I want another sucker.’ We saw Lisa @ the grocery store & she gave Brandon a sucker. He never forgot it. Praying for your family. Peace and comfort during this sad time.
I am so very sorry to learn the passing of Lisa. I went to elementary and High School with her. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this most difficult time. May God Bless You.
Am so sorry to hear this- she was a good friend and co worker– condolences to Randy and family from Sandy and me !
Randy and family,
We are so sorry to learn of Lisa’s passing. Only God through his Grace can get you through this most difficult time. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Terry and Janet Herren
Lisa was a great person and a wonderful friend. She had a big heart and a beautiful smile. My memories of our teeenage years together will never be forgotten. We were each others rocks through good times and bad. I was very blessed to have known her. May God Bless her family through this rough time. She will be truely missed.
We are so sorry to hear about Lisa’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss.
To the Dalton/Bradford Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Lisa was a wonderful Christian person. I remember all the great times we all had in the Enka High School band. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Buddy Gudger
My deepest condolences to you, Stacey,and the rest of your family. All of us at work are keeping you close to our hearts. Just to let you know we are thinking or you at this most difficult time. Warmly, Mary Ann Reeley
Thinking about you and your family. I am so sorry for your lose.
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Lisa. I went to high school with her, she was a wonderful person, always a beautiful smile and encouraging words. I pray for peace and comfort for your family during this most difficult time.
My condolences to you Randy and the rest of the family. I worked with both Randy and Lisa. Rest in Peace Lisa You will be missed.
Randy,
Our hearts are heavy for your loss.
We pray for Lisa, you and your family. Bless you all.
Randy and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
To Heather and Family
My husband Fred and I are truly sorry your loss. May the Lord strengthen all of you and bring you peace. God bless all of you.
We are so deeply saddened to learn of Lisa’s death. Her beauty, laughter and gorgeous smile will be greatly missed.
Randy, I enjoyed getting to know her when we worked at the MCSO and our children were growing up together. She always brightened any room she entered. I remember how proud she was of all the children~~hers and yours! I always admired her spunky nature and her sense of humor.
Please know that we send our most heartfelt sympathy and you remain close in thought and prayer. May all your wonderful memories of dear Lisa help sustain you~~now and always.
Randy i am so so sorry about Lisa she was such a pleasant person to know and she will be terribly missed. It was always so easy to see how very much you and her loved each other and i know you will be lost. But always know we will always be here for you just a phone call away. Thoughts and prayers with you and the family. Much love to you all
Cheryl
Lisa was a good friend in High School and a great person. So sad to hear of this huge loss at such a young age. Sincere condolences to her family.
Randy, We are sorry to hear about Lisa, you and your family are in our prayers.
Allen & Brenda Page
Randy, Heather, Stacey, Clint and Brook, I am so sorry for your loss. Lisa was a great gal and we all had a lot of good times. She was so proud of each and everyone of you. I am sure she will still be with everyone of you, smiling down on you each and every day. I am so sorry I could not be there in person, I am home sick but have told John to hug all of you for me. My love to each of you! Lemona
My deepest sympathy to Randy, Gaston & family. May God shine his bright light down on you during this difficult time and fill your heart with peace & love. Kathy Kdan
I am so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed many years in the Enka High School Band. May God grant your family peace, grace and comfort.
Our hearts are breaking for those left behind. Her father, Gaston and husband, Randy are in our prayers as well as her children. Lisa’s sense of humor and warm personality will forever be missed by us and all those who knew her. She is with our Lord whose love will comfort us all.
I worked with Lisa at the Sheriff’s Department and considers her a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was at Enka and in the band with her. She and I were always named the other ‘Lisa Dalton’ or the red headed Lisa. So sorry to hear of her passing. Our prayers are with her family during this difficult time.
Lisa was a fellow Classmate, Bandmate & Friend of mine at Enka High School, Class of 1981. She was such a Great person, always so cheeful, and I will always remember her contagious smile & personality! My Thoughts, Prayers & Condolences are with the Dalton & Bradford Families! God Bless All Of You!
I first met Lisa while working with her at Craggy Correctional Center. She was promoted and then became my supervisor. I could not have asked for a better boss. Lisa had a sweet personality and a unique sense of humor. The picture of Lisa is one I made of her. We had the best time that day with her photo shoot. She was a beautiful lady and I will miss her. God be with you, Randy and children. You are all in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Peggy Shoffner
Randy, We are so sorry for your loss..We will be praying for you and your family during this time.
Shirley, Tammy, Karen, Eric, and Laurie Bryant
Randy, we can only imagine the pain you must be feeling over losing Lisa. We are remembering you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God’s love surround you and bring you comfort.
My thoughts and prayers are with
you. A wonderful person. Till we meet again, God Bless.
Our prayers go out to Mark and his family.Sorry to hear about Lisa. She will be missed.
Kent Mashburn
Mark and family,
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of such a wonderful person, Lisa. I have fond memories of you both from our days in band together at Enka High School. Please accept my sincere thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Randy my friend, I’m so sorry to hear of Lisa’s passing. I’ve known Lisa, since the 3rd Grade and know what a wonderful person she was. I’ve been back in the Navy for the past 12 years, but remember how happy you and Lisa were. May God grant you and your family peace during this time of sorrow. Lisa will be missed by her many friends.
Randy,
I am so sorry to hear about Lisa. I still have a flower arrangement she made on my desk at home. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear gaston, Mark &Families,
I am so shocked to see this about Lisa on facebook. I had no idea. I remember all the happy time we had as kids growing up. we were always hanging out at your house riding bikes or playing ball. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that the memories of Lisa will help heal your hearts during this time of sadeness. In my prayers.
My condolences to this special family.
Mr.Dalton, Mark, and The Bradford Family
I am so sorry for your loss> I could not believe when I got the email that Lisa had passed, that it was true. I had such good times with her growing up on Sand Hill Rd. Lisa, Mark, and cousin Kim gave me alot of wonderfu memories. May God be with all of you at this time, and give you peace in knowing Lisa is now in his glory. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice Dayton Leininger
Sorry for your loser, our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Sorry for your loss. We will keep Lisa and her family in our thoughts and prayers.