Mrs. Fritzie Yount Bradbury's Obituary
Fritzie Yount Bradbury died peacefully Sunday, December 5, 2022, 14 days shy of her 97th birthday. Born on December 19, 1925, in her beloved East Nashville, she was the oldest of five children of Robert and Mildred Fritz Yount. At 5’ 2” and a shade under 100 pounds, she played the French horn in the East High School band. After graduation she was invited to join the Nashville City Band at Peabody College.
A member of Eastland Baptist Church, she sang in the choir with Lois Bradbury who did as she promised and introduced her to her son Thomas when he returned from World War II. They were married November 9, 1946, and enjoyed 68 years together before his death in 2015 when she moved to Franklin to be near her daughter and grandson. They were charter members of Dalewood Baptist Church where she taught children’s Sunday School and sang in the choir. At her death she was the last surviving charter member.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings Bobby, Donnie, Billy and Sue; and her son Paul. She is survived by her daughter Ellen Bradbury, Franklin; grandson Brad Johnson, Franklin; and grandson Tommy. A heartfelt thank you to those sweet and dedicated caregivers who loved Fritzie for so many years and to all of you who showered her with cards. She loved you very much.
Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Mike Dawson on Saturday, December 10, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation with the family will be at 12:30 p.m., also graveside, at Spring Hill Cemetery, 5100 Gallatin Road, S., Nashville 37216 (springhillfh.com). In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to Dalewood Baptist Church (1586 McGavock Pike, Nashville 37216) in honor of Fritzie and Thomas Bradbury.
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