Mary Bradford Harlow

Mary Miller Bradford Bowen Harlow died on February 16, 2019, at her home in Nassawadox. She was born on June 17, 1944, in Nassawadox, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late James Roger and Margaret Ellen Townsend Bradford of Cape Charles, Virginia. Her grandparents were John Edwin and Emma Leah Adams Bradford and Eslie Kellam and Florence Franklin Townsend of the Eastern Shore.

She is survived by her husband, John J. Harlow. She was predeceased by her first husband, Harry Lee Bowen Sr., and her eldest brother, James R. Bradford. Survivors include her children, Leah B. Forst (Donald), Harry Lee "Hank" Bowen Jr. (Carol), and Lynn Bowen as well as Johnny Harlow, Theresa H. Goller (Cliff), and Patrick Harlow (Theresa). Her grandchildren are Charlie Forst, Jacob Bowen, Adam Bowen, Ben Gomez, Isaac Gomez, Brenna Gomez, and Cody Goller. Surviving also are her siblings, Ellen B. McGrath (Tom), John Bradford; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Bradford; as well as many loved nieces and nephews. Mary is also survived by her beloved cat, Missy.

Mary was a proud graduate of Cape Charles High School and a lifelong Washington Redskins fan. She was the first woman elected to the Cape Charles Town Council and was appointed to the Cape Charles Board of Zoning Appeals. She retired from the United States Postal Service after having served more than 27 years and as a greeter at the Onley Walmart where you save money and live better. She retired from polishing brass and became the first archivist for St. Charles Church.

Mary's family would like to thank the many friends, neighbors, and the staff of Intrepid Hospice who helped care for her these past several months.

Mary was Baptized at St. Charles Church in Cape Charles, Virginia, and a funeral Mass will be held there on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 11:00am with Father J. Michael Breslin officiating. Inurnment will follow in the St. Charles Borromeo Memorial Columbarium. A reception will be held in the Breslin Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Charles Church, 545 Randolph Ave., Cape Charles, VA 23310.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.