Barbara Whitesides Brady's Obituary
Barbara Whitesides Brady of Tampa, FL, originally from York, SC, was taken home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 62. She battled ALS for almost four years and was surrounded by her family when she passed away at home. Barbara was born on January 27, 1962, to the late Thomas Dennis and Betty Sipe Whitesides; the second of their four children. She was the wife of Michael C. Brady to whom she was married for 38 years. Barbara worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years with both Nationwide and Travelers Insurance Company. Outside of her career, she enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. An avid landscaper, Barbara relished the opportunity to spend the day working in the yard. Despite residing in Tampa, FL for years, York, SC was always home to Barbara, and she would seize every chance to return home in order to spend time with her beloved family. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and friend, regularly putting others ahead of herself. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three daughters, Kelsey (Matt) Meehan, Kaitlyn (Josh) Sutton and Krista (Josh) Hawks; her grandchildren, Brooks Meehan, Reese Meehan, Jude Sutton, Jace Sutton, Lexi Sutton, and baby girl Hawks, who is expected to be born on or around September 5th; her siblings, Becky (Todd) Moon, Warren (Beth) Whitesides, and Wanda (Robert, deceased) Hemphill; and her many nieces and nephews. A service honoring the life of Barbara will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 19, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Tampa (302 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL33606). Memorials may be made to The ALS Association Florida Chapter and Samaritan’s Purse. Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home in Lakeland, FL is serving the Brady family.
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