PEGGYSUE HOLDAWAY

(BRADLEY)

PeggySue Bradley was born on March 30, 1959 in Cuba, New Mexico in a small country Doctor’s home to parents Eugene LaVon Bradley and Alice Maria Post. She was one of 5 children from that marriage, with siblings Elizabeth, Zelma, and Jimmy before her, and brother Owen born after.

She attended schools in New Mexico, developing a love of reading, animals, dancing, and photography. She made friends wherever she went. At the age of 13 her parents divorced and she began working at the local Café, helping her mother with all of the family’s finances.

She Graduated from Cuba High School in the Honor Society in 1977. After High School she had several jobs working as a “mud logger” for an Oil and Gas company in Wyoming, as a Cattle Truck driver for her Uncle Hap Post, and almost entered service in the Air Force with her best friend Kathy.

PeggySue was known for her quick wit and sense of humor, and desire to help others whenever she could. She married Donnie Sumner in 1979 and their marriage brought forth 5 children, Jason Dwayne in 1980, Travis Lee in 1981, Vanessa Leeann in 1983, Jeremy Wade in 1986, and Cody Allen in 1990. During that marriage PeggySue and Donnie lived in several places including in Lindrith and Bloomfield, New Mexico. They were active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and she served in many callings including Relief Society President. She especially loved working with the Youth of the Church wherever she lived, and was very faithful in paying her Tithing Donations.

PeggySue was very patriotic, loving her Country, and her favorite Holiday was Christmas, where she loved to decorate and send cards and fix big meals and give gifts. She also loved to attend Family Reunions especially with her Post family relatives. She was well known for her infectious smile and laughter, and her love of serving others. And of course, for her dancing abilities. She divorced Donnie in