Peggy Bradow Obituary

Peggy Elaine (Beecher) Bradow, 78, of O'Brien, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 20th, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She now rejoices in eternity while leaving behind a legacy of devotion, strength, and selfless love. Born on December 16th, 1947, in Jacksonville, FL, to P.L. and Madelon Beecher, she grew up with a heart that would one day become the anchor of a home filled with boys, laughter, and the steady presence of a praying mother. She married the love of her life, Victor Bradow, on December 28th,1968, and together they built a marriage of 57 years, marked by faithfulness, partnership, hard work, and unwavering commitment. Her greatest calling and deepest joy was being a wife, a mom to three boys, and a beloved "Mimi." She not only raised her own sons with patience and strength, but she also opened her home and heart to many other neighborhood boys who found in her a safe place, a listening ear, delicious warm meals, and the sweetest, sweet tea in Suwannee County. Her home was a refuge, filled with warmth, order, discipline, grace, and love. She worked countless years at North Florida Real Estate Directories, but her passion was fulfilled as a devoted homemaker. She found joy in cooking, cake decorating, cross-stitching, NASCAR, reading, and spending time with friends and family. She always enjoyed the many years of harvest time on the family farm, preserving the blessings by the hard work of her family and the provisions of the Lord. She was a woman who lived out Proverbs 31
"Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
She is survived by her husband, Victor Bradow; 3 sons: Chad (Kelly) Bradow, Robert (Danelle) Bradow, and Matt (Jessica) Bradow; 11Grandchildren: CJ, Cherie (David), Brandon (Alyssa), Autumn, Courtney, Walker, Corbin, Raelea, Jenna, Jorja, and Laney;
5 Great Grand-Children: Shelby, Jaymee, Mary-Lynn, Kace, and Adaline; Numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends she called family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, P.L. and Madelon Beecher, and her sister, Theresa Thigpen. A Celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in the O'Brien Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Bradow and Rev. Keith Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the O'Brien Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 am until service time.