Nellie Bernice “Bea” Bradshaw, age 96, of the Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 2312 Monroe, died on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on August 25, 1917 in McKee Township the daughter of Naaman and Eva Pearl (Johnson) Whitaker. She married Melvin T. Bradshaw on March 1, 1958. He preceded her in death on August 5, 1989. Bernice was a homemaker. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. Bernice enjoyed sewing, traveling, taking care of her yard and her flowers. She was a great cook who enjoyed spending time with her family. Bernice especially loved the trips she took with her sister, Emma, to see the shows in Branson, MO.

Bernice’s survivors include:
FOUR NEPHEWS: Gail Triplett and his wife Terry of Carl Junction, MO; Donald W. Triplett and his wife Carolyn of Quincy; Ronald H. Triplett and his special friend Evelyn Hollander of Quincy; and Terry M. Triplett and his wife Chris of Olympia, WA.
TWELVE GREAT NIECES & NEPHEWS: Craig A. Triplett of Alexandria, VA; Curtis G. Triplett and his friend Melissa Dedick of Carl Junction, MO; Chris E. Triplett and his wife Patty of Carthage, MO; Todd L. Triplett and his wife Amy of Quincy; Chad A. Triplett and his wife Nicole of Aztec, NM; Jason W. Triplett and his wife Cheri of Rushville, IL; Larry Leerhoff and his wife Tiddy of Hannibal, MO; Sarah A. Triplett of Quincy, IL; Shannon M. Triplett and his wife Laura of Quincy, IL; Nicole L. Kruse and her husband Lynn of Letts, Iowa; TJ Triplett of Galesburg, IL; and Tony Triplett also of Galesburg, IL.
17 GREAT-GREAT Nieces and nephews: Natasha Farmer and her husband Jesse of Galena, KS; and Chris Triplett, Jr and his wife Crystal of Joplin, MO; Carissa C. and Caleb H. Triplett of Carthage, MO; Carson, Ayden, and Owen Triplett of Quincy, IL; Joshua, Emma, Hunter and Jakob Triplett of Rushville, IL; Riker M. and Oliver T. Triplett of Quincy; Anthony, Steven and Chase Kruse of Letts, Iowa; and Brittnee L. Hinch of Quincy.
Numerous other relatives also survive.

In addition to her husband, Bernice was also preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Emma L. Triplett.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church. www.dukerandhaugh.com