Jan Adair Bradley

Jan Adair Bradley was born on May 28, 1951 in Lubbock, Texas to Robert Miller Adair Sr. and Phylis Emmeta Adair. She spent most of her life in Lubbock, graduating from Monterey High School before attending Texas Tech where she majored in Art.

A woman of many passions, her life was full of many pursuits, none of which meant more to her than her family and friends. On August 1st, 1986, she married her soulmate, Winford Gordon Bradley. Over the next 35 wonderful and exciting years together, they raised three amazing children, and enjoyed a lifetime of enduring memories. Together they were able to travel the world, share their love of Texas Tech sports and all things encompassing Lubbock, sneak in rounds of golf, and most importantly share a rich and bountiful life with their incredible family and friends.

Jan held a variety of jobs that helped shape her into the multi-talented person that she was. Over the course of her career, she worked as a sales representative for Epson and had a long tenure at Eastman Kodak. Notably, Jan, worked at Wells Fargo Bank as the Director of the Leading Ladies Program, injecting new life by both growing the program and bringing in new faces. She planned seminars for members as well as exciting trips introducing them to new adventures within the U.S. and abroad. Her ability to find passion in her pursuits and build on valuable life lessons was virtually unmatched.

First and foremost, Jan was an artist and spent many decades painting murals and faux finishes in homes and businesses. All of this led Jan to tap into her entrepreneurial spirit and open Bradley Creations and 2 Fauxnatics On The Wall—both painting and design businesses. She was a true color wizard and loved finding just the right hues for a project. Beyond painting, Jan enjoyed working with mosaics, sewing, embroidering and quilting, even winning Best of Show at the South Plains Fair with one of her quilts.

Never one to take life slowly or sit idlily by, and despite the time being a devoted loving wife and mother, Jan was also a dynamic and accomplished community volunteer. The list of charitable organizations and events that she participated in, often in key or leadership roles, is almost impossible to fathom. Jan was a member of the Lubbock Women’s Club, PEO, Junior League of Lubbock, Cattle Barron’s Ball for the American Cancer Society and Alpha Phi sorority. She also chaired the Heart Ball for the American Heart Association. Jan was a proud member of the Lubbock Symphony Guild for over 40 years serving as President from 2004-2005. She was also involved with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and served on the Board of Directors for five years. She was later appointed to the Texas Association of Symphony Orchestras (TASO) where she helped Co-Chair the state conference in Lubbock, holding numerous positions, and ultimately becoming President from 2010-2011. Because of Jan’s passion for music, her family has created a scholarship in her name through the Youth Orchestras of Lubbock.

Jan was truly a talented Jill of all trades, she loved cooking, entertaining, playing Mahjong, traveling, floral arranging, and gardening. During her free time, she could often be found in her studio creating art or tending to her backyard garden oasis full of dazzling flowers. She brought passion, talent, and a deep desire to make all that she touched beautiful.

Above all else, Jan loved spending time with family. She continuously looked forward to every opportunity to be with her children and grandchildren. Her children were her life and together with Winford, raised each of them to be strong independent individuals that carry on many of her strengths, her passions, and of course her indomitable spirit.

When it comes down to it, Jan is hard to define. Not because of the lack of words, but because there are too many to describe her and yet not enough. A wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, artist, creator, hostess, philanthropist, leader…and the list goes on. Jan was always someone who left a lasting impression and will continue to live on in our hearts.

Jan was preceded in death by her father, Robert Adair. She is survived by her husband Winford, mother, Phylis Adair, mother-in-law, Ilse Bradley, sister-in-law, Joe-Ann Hill, daughter Karly Morava and husband Greg of Colorado, daughter Myka Koenen and husband Kristopher of Virginia, son Darik Bradley of New York, grandchildren Teinert Brown, Alexis Brown, Alaney Morava, Matthew Morava, brother Rob Adair and wife Ketha.

A celebration of Jan’s life will take place on March 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th St. on the Texas Tech campus and will be officiated by Dr. Michael Passmore.

For the celebration, please wear something bright and colorful—as we remember the joyous and vibrant life of Jan.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Jan A. Bradley Scholarship Fund with the Youth Orchestras of Lubbock.

Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 10:00AM at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, 2521 17th Street Lubbock Texas 79409.