With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Ruther Lee Benbow Bradley, 89, of Salters, SC, who passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

LIFE REFLECTIONS

A Time to Be Born

Ruther Lee Benbow-Bradley, was the second child of the late Lee and Anna Major-Benbow of Lane, South Carolina.  She was born April 2, 1937 in Lane, South Carolina.

A Time to Educate

Ruth received her formal education in the Williamsburg County School District.

A Time to Work

Ruth retired from Lane Headstart after working there for 22 years.

A Time to Love

On December 29, 1956, Ruth was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Wilken Bradley Sr.  They remained married for 45 years, 10 months and 11 days until death do them apart.

A Time to Cherish

Fond memories will be cherished by her children:  Brenda (Lorenza) Rush of Waycross, GA, Stanley Bradley of Myrtle Beach, SC, Wilken (Wanda) Bradley Jr. of Summerville, SC, Carnal (Angela) Bradley of Salters, SC, Angelo (Vivian) Bradley of Charlotte, NC and Alfrida (Keith) Gadsden of Charleston, SC; two sisters, Viola Chandler and Shirley Finkley both of Greeleyville, SC; one brother, Leroy Matthews of Manning, SC; four sisters-in-law, Shirley Bradley and Josephine Moss both of Buffalo, NY; Evelyn McGee of Springfield, OH and Betty Bradley of Salters, SC; two brothers-in-law, Billy Bradley of Rochester, NY and Gardner Bradley of Washington, DC; twelve grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; fourteen great-great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 276 Union Church Road, Salters, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.