Patricia Bradley Camp, age 73, of Rutherfordton, NC, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on July 13, 2023. Born on September 26, 1949 to the late Willard G. Bradley, Sr. and Mary Lancaster Bradley, her life passion was education and serving others.

Pat was a graduate of Gardner Webb University, BA, Appalachian State University, Masters in Education and Educational Doctorate, Converse College, Educational Specialist and Mississippi State University, PhD.

She taught at Harris Elementary, East Iredell Elementary, Mississippi State University, Livingston University, RS Central High and RS Middle School. She was also the instrumental in the organization of Cathedral of Praise Private School.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Danny Camp, her sons Jody Hewitt (Tonja) and Jay Hewitt (Patti), and stepdaughter Shannon Detzler (Ben). Grandchildren; Caleb Hewitt, Madi Millikin, Hallie Reed, Austin Hewitt, and Sarah Hewitt. Step Grandchild; Camp Detzler. Great Granddaughter; Hayes Presley Reed. Siblings; Chivous Bradley (Lucy), Johnny Bradley (Patty), Buddy Bradley (Connie), Madeane Hodge (Donnie), and Renee Hensley (Ronnie). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers; Willard (Bill) Bradley, Jr. and Boyd Bradley.

A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at West Point Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Hodge officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.  McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of arrangements.