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CAMBRIDGE - Ruth Pauline Adkins Bradford, age 100, of Cambridge, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at Mallard Bay Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Cambridge. Born on June 15, 1910, near …
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CAMBRIDGE - Ruth Pauline Adkins Bradford, age 100, of Cambridge, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at Mallard Bay Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Cambridge. Born on June 15, 1910, near Springdale, Dorchester County, Md., she was the fifth daughter and sixth child of Samuel Hooper Adkins and Mary Frances "Manie" Langford. "Mom Mom," as most people affectionately referred to her, joined Grace United Methodist Church in 1925 and has been a devoted member for over 85 years as she was also a member of the Rebekah Circle, Dr. Hines Bible Class and the Homemakers Club. She was dearly loved by friends and family. On July 13, 1929, she married Bertsal Brinsfield Bradford. He died on Jan. 28, 1987. Pauline worked at several sewing factories in Dorchester County, and was an excellent seamstress. Following her retirement she sat with terminally ill patients in their homes, so to give their families a rest. She lived a long and productive life and will be missed by many. Surviving are two daughters, Bertie Jean Pinson of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Dolores B. Henry of Cambridge; six grandchildren, Robert P. Phillips (wife Bonnie) of Cambridge, David A. Pinson (wife Joannie) of Bowie, Patricia P. Dodson (husband George) of Newport News, Va,, Mark B. Pinson (wife Caren) of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Darrel T. Pinson (wife Kathy) of Mt. Airy, and Bradford C. Phillips (wife Janet) of Cambridge; 17 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were her siblings. The family received friends Monday evening, Dec. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Curran-Bromwell Funeral Home, P.A., 308 High Street, Cambridge and Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Race Street, Cambridge, where the funeral was held at 11 a.m. Officiating at the service wasThe Rev. Jay Hurley, Pastor of Grace U.M. Church and her nephew, The Rev. George Wheatley. Burial followed at East New Market Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Phillips, David Pinson, Patricia Dodson, Darrel Pinson, Bradford Phillips and Rolland Vincent. Expressions of sympathy may be made by either sending flowers or making memorial offerings to Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Race St., Cambridge, MD 21613. To view online condolences, please visit www.curran-bromwell.com.