Penny Smith Bradshaw

October 4, 1974 - December 7, 2020
Penny Smith Bradshaw

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Penny Smith Bradshaw, age 46, of Surf City, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020, at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Clinton, NC on October 4, 1974, the daughter of Charles Richard Smith and Betty Bass Smith.

Penny graduated from Hobbton High School and continued her studies at Sampson Community College.

Together with her parents Penny is survived by her husband Matt Bradshaw; children Charlie and Dylan Bradshaw, father in law and mother in law Jesse and Anna Bradshaw, brother Al Smith and his wife Leigh Ann Smith, brother in law John Bradshaw and his wife Tabitha Bradshaw and grandmother Rosa Bass. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Alton McGee, grandmother Teresa McGee, grandmother Mary Lou McGee and grandfather Carl Bass.

Penny worked for many years as a Beauty Consultant in the Cosmetic Industry. She also gave of her time volunteering at the Sea Turtle Rescue of Surf City, NC and Topsail Island Longboard Association. Penny was a member of The Gathering at Surf City. Penny was small in stature but her spirit and personality was larger than life. She loved her family and friends with all her heart. She positively impacted everyone she knew and never met a stranger. Her beautiful smile will forever be in all of our hearts.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at The Gathering in Surf City, NC at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make donations in the name of Penny Bradshaw to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue at 302 Tortuga Ln, Surf City, NC 28445 or their website www.seaturtlehospital.org

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.

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  • December 14, 2020
    Barbara Mitchell says:
    My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences. Penny was my first friend here in Wilmington. She was a loving and kind soul. She will be missed greatly. May God give you comfort and peace during this very difficult time.

  • December 14, 2020
    Natalie Oliver says:
    So sorry the loss of Penny. Love and prayers for you all. Natalie Thigpen Oliver

  • December 14, 2020
    Melissa says:
    I remember meeting Penny for the first time and she then had red hair, like me. I called her Copper and she called me Ginger. She was the most beautiful, sweet, bubbly woman. Her love for her family was immense. She helped women everyday realize how beautiful life is. I miss the heck out of you, Penny.

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