A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a steadfast woman of faith, Marinell lived a life full of love and dedication.
On January 1, 1954, she married the love of her life, Doyle F. Bradberry, beginning a journey that spanned more than four decades. Together, they owned and operated Empire Marble Company on Airways Boulevard in Jackson, TN, for 29 years, where they built not only a successful business but lasting relationships within their community.
A woman of deep faith, Marinell was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church in Lakeland, FL. She previously worshipped with her family at First Baptist Church Humboldt and Fruitland Baptist Church, where her commitment to God and community was evident to all who knew her.
For the past 13 years, Marinell was a dedicated dialysis patient at DaVita Dialysis, attending with perfect consistency. Even in the face of health challenges, her strength and perseverance were a testament to her resilience. She only stopped attending when her health no longer allowed her to continue, a reflection of her fighting spirit and devotion to her care.
Marinell is survived by her beloved children, Teresa Kay Patterson (Johnny) and Donald Frank Bradberry (Renee); her grandchildren, Kimberly Yarbrough (Brandon), Michael Bradberry, Sara Bradberry, and Ashley Sagardia (Gabe); and her cherished great-grandchildren, Ethan Henry and Coral McCann. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Dillard Day and Sophronia Paralee Dunn Day; and her siblings, Nina Day Cain, Tommy Day, Clois Day, Odis Day, Kenneth Day, and Lloyd Day.
Marinell’s life was one of faith, family, and love. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy of kindness, strength, and devotion will remain an inspiration to her family and friends.
A celebration of Marinell’s life will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11 am at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons with entombment following in the mausoleum at Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will begin receiving friends at 10 am, one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed in Marinell’s memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation at t2t.org
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