Franklin – Priscilla "Betty" Shumake Brady, 82, passed away December 28, 2023 at East Pavilion.  Born in Washington, DC and a resident of Louisa County for 47 years, she was a daughter of the late Earl Shumake and Rosa Payne Yancey.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Stanley Wayne Brady; a daughter, Cathy Brady Hoelzel; a sister, Maxine Sullivan; and a granddaughter, Ami Mundth.

Betty was a graduate of Fluvanna High School, and worked for many years as a secretary for various government agencies.  She enjoyed bingo with friends, crochet, tending her vegetable and flower gardens, and spending time with her grandchildren.  Betty was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memory is a son, Edward L. Brady (Tara); a son-in-law, Tim Hoelzel (Becky); six grandchildren, Michael Hoelzel (Bryon), Chris Hoelzel (Angelina), Brandy Nelson (Steve), Emma Brady, Ella Brady, and Rosa Brady; and four great grandchildren, Bostyn Hoelzel, twins Carter and Clay Mundth, and Cole Mundth.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday January 5, in Wright Funeral Home, with reception to follow at Black Creek Baptist Church.  A graveside service will be held at Grace Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Lousia, VA, at 2:00 pm, Saturday January 6, with reception to follow.

Memorial donations may be made to Black Creek Baptist Church or Grace Free Will Baptist Church.

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