Annette Morris Mercer-Bradshaw
June 24, 1955 – July 26, 2022
Annette (Morris) Mercer-Bradshaw, 67, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at home with her family, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Annette was born on June 24, 1955, in Trenton, New Jersey, the fourth child of L.C. and Annie Mae Morris. After graduating from Steinert High School in 1973, Annette found a career in telecommunications that spanned more than 40 years. Starting as a night-time telephone operator, in 1977, at Bell Telephone, she ended her career as a Systems Engineer, in 2019. This career took Annette from Trenton to Aurora, Colorado in 1986 then to Virginia in 1989.
Annette was preceded in death by her daughter, Annie Mercer (1979); a brother, Clarence Morris (1996); her father, L.C. Morris (1998); and her sister-in-law, Nancy Morris (2004). Annette was loved by everyone she had the opportunity to meet.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted husband of 24 years, Michael J. Bradshaw; and their beloved dog, Max; two loving daughters, Nishana Keri and Tyuana Richelle Mercer; three grandchildren Kevin Anthony Ward Mercer, Stanley Everette Brown, III, and Nova Ayana Tené Taylor; her step-children, Tyrone Casper, Jeffery Bradshaw, Sr. (Mary), Angel Bradshaw, Sharonda Eppes, Crystal Washington (Pierre), Carlisa Eppes, and Carlos Eppes; her mother, Annie Mae Morris; her siblings, Lenzy Morris, Laverne Owens (Robert, Sr.), and Dawn Ortiz (Sebastian); her life-long friend, Loretta Ross (Tony); and three devoted friends, Penny Logan, Lonette Marsh, and Monique Robinson. Annette also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly, along with other family members and friends.
If you knew Annette, you know she enjoyed cooking/baking, watching old movies, playing video games with her husband, gambling, and spending time with her loved ones. Annette would tell you exactly how she felt, in that sarcastic tone of hers, then turn around right around and laugh with you. She was a very giving person; she loved volunteering and helping those less fortunate. Her greatest attribute was her generosity. In 2015, she joined Elizabeth Harris #86, Order of The Eastern Stars of VA, PHA. For the last 5 years, she happily served as Treasurer, thus earning her the title of an Honorary Past Worthy Matron.
At Annette’s request, there will not be a funeral service. The family will notify loved ones when a memorial is scheduled.
My dearest Auntnette,
Thank you for loving me these last couple decades. I have nothing but great and pleasant memories of you. I am so happy I was able to have the memories of your vow renewal. I still have the pictures and reflect back to that happy day/moment. I love you and pray that you will rest peaceful.
To the family and loved ones, I am here for you all in anyway that I can be. Love always
Shana and Ty,
I love you both so much. I’m praying in the coming days you find comfort in the memories of your mom. I’m here for you when you need prayer. My condolences to Mr. Michael and the rest of her family.
My prayers and respect to my Hamilton family no words can express. I will always remember her kindness and guidance growing up. Amazing woman mother friend.
One of the sweetest women I’ve ever met in my life. Rest easy, you will truly be missed!
My condolences go out to Honorary Past Worthy Matron Annette family and friends!
Shana and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
My condolences to you and your family in my prayers are with you.
Annette will be truly miss. She has fought a good fight and gone from labor to rest. She was the sweetest person and kind to everyone she met. RIParadise.
Shana,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. We know that your mom lived an awesome life and she was loved. Take comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Love you,
Ashle’ Brown
My sincere condolences to Nishana and Tyuana. Keeping you both and the family lifted up in prayer. Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning
My sincerest condolences to Mike and the family. Annette was such a sweet person and always willing to help out. Her spirit was refreshing and always kind. I’m truly going to miss talking to my friend. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. She will forever now watch over you all.
My sincerest condolences to Mike and the family. Annette was such a sweet person and always willing to help out. Her spirit was refreshing and always kind. I’m truly going to miss talking to my friend. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. She will forever now watch over you all.
We the Paden family send our prayers of comfort to the Morris family. Neighbors for over 50 plus years. Nettie was loving and caring to all the Bromley neighborhood will rally around to support the Morris family.
I have known Annette for 14 years, she was the epitome of dedication and faithfulness to friends and family. She will be greatly missed.
Ty
There’s nothing you’ll value more than the love, compassion and wisdom that will live on in your heart. As Mom now rest in The Father’s house, I pray for your peace and that you are comforted in knowing the fight is no more. Allow the beautiful memories and love instilled to guide you through the rough days and weary nights. I pray that your family is surrounded by love and kind acts as you reflect and posture up to carry on a legacy that she will be proud to look upon.
My warmest condolences …. Mrs. J
Gloria Henderson, Past Worthy Matron, Elizabeth Harris Chapter #86, OES, PHA. I pray for strength and comfort from Our Heavenly Father in this time of Sorrow! May Annette Rest in eternal Peace .
An awesome and loving person
Annette I know I haven’t seen you in years, but the time I knew you, you were always so nice to me. Sleep in peace Annette I’ll be seeing you again in paradise. 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎
Many condolences for the family loss.
Eric and Katita Jennings are her for you whenever you need us. We pray the family finds strength, comfort and healing! Our prayers are with you!
Dear Tyauna and Family, you have our most sincere and deepest condolences.🙏 Love, Mary and Arielle ❤️
The Eleven Oaks Baptist Church family (Crewe, VA) offer our deepest condolences to Michael and the family during this difficult time. You all are in our prayers.
The Class of 1974 Nottoway Senior High School :
Michael, The heart is never ready, the time is never right to say good-bye.
We are thinking of you and your family with deepest sympathy and hoping each new tomorrow will bring you comfort and peace.
Love Always,
Classmates-1974
I known Your Heart ♥️ is Heavy with Sadness, But She Is NO Longer in Pain, May You and All Your Love Ones Stay Strong
My condolences to Nishana and family. May the memories of your mother bring you comfort. Praying for peace that surpasses all understanding. Rest In Peace.
Shana and family.
It is often hard to find the right words at a time like this. My sincerest condolences for you during this time. Losing a love one, especially your mother– is punch to your gut.
May you find peace, confort and all the love you need in the days to come. I often ponder on these words someone told me when my mother passed unexpectedly. “Your mother is with you always, first in her lifetime, then forever in your memory.”
Love you, LS!
Stacie Thompson