Olive Nokomis Bradby

August 3, 1933 - December 6, 2020

Olive Nokomis Adkins Bradby went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2020. Olive was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge and Savannah Adkins; two daughters, Lisa Nanette and Melanie Hope Bradby. Olive leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 65 years, Emmitt A. Bradby “Awahnee”; her children, Marlon (Celie), Sylvia Wynn (Woody), Connie Lankford (Willie), Sonya Stewart (Patrick); grandchildren, Marla, Lauren, Joy, Tony (Lacey), Hilary, Kiri, Cameron, and Sheldon; two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Waylon. She also leaves behind two foster daughters, Valerie Jefferson and Tonya Woodard (Kelly). Olive leaves behind several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including two special nieces, Wilma Loving, with gratitude for the loving care she gave, Vicki Holmes (Howard) and their children Jarrett (Meghan), Dakota, and Hailey, and one special nephew, Arnold Adkins; in-laws, Kathleen Canaday, Herman Bradby (Lucille), Arnette Adkins, Milford Bradby, June Loving, Thelma and Paulette Bradby. Olive came to know the Lord at a young age. She was a member of Samaria Baptist Church where she served as an assistance Sunday school teacher and was active with Women’s Missions. Olive was also a member of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe. She was a school teacher for a short while where she became a mother to many. Olive was loved by many and will be greatly missed. She has gone home where there is no more pain or suffering. Olive was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Above all else she loved. Special thanks to At Home Care for their compassionate care given to our loved one. A walk-through visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Wednesday, December 9 at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge. A graveside service will take place at 2pm on Thursday, December 10 at Samaria Baptist Church, 8130 Lott Cary Rd., Providence Forge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Samaria Baptist Church Building Fund or the Chickahominy Tribe.