Annette Elizabeth Jennings Bradley

To Everything there is a Season and a Time to Every Purpose Under Heaven. - Ecclesiastes 3:1 The Seasons of Annette Elizabeth Jennings Bradley August 10, 1943 to December 4, 2024 A Time to be Born: On August 10, 1943, Annette was born to Hattie (Richardson) Jennings and Wallace Lee Jennings in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the first born followed by Evonne, Spencer, Bernard, and Marian who also was born in Baltimore, Maryland. The first four children were raised by their grandmother (Lucy Jennings) who provided care and love in Virginia. A Time to Combine Lives: Hattie later married Louis A. Brown, and Patricia Brown was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Patricia and Marian grew up together with their mother in the city but visited in the summer. A Time to Worship: Annette’s religious beliefs were instilled at an early age while growing up in Virginia with her beloved grandmother. She was baptized at The Nottoway Baptist Church. After the passing of her grandmother, Lucy Jennings, Annette and her siblings went to live with their aunt Viola Cormie in East Elmhurst, New York. Annette and her siblings began worshipping at Antioch Baptist Church and shared their musical talents. During Annette’s marriage to George Bradley both Annette and George became Deacons of Antioch Baptist Church of Corona, pastored by Rev./Dr. Marvin Bentley. During their later years, they attended St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, located within walking distance from their home, under the leadership of Pastor Joy Clarke. Annette enjoyed being around church members but especially hearing the singing of the choir which reminded her early years of singing with her siblings. A Time to Love: Annette as a very young person had to help her grandmother Lucy to provide care and love to her siblings. Caring and providing love to others was a theme that resounded throughout her life. The greatest joy out of many was meeting and marrying her soulmate, George Alexander Bradley. They loved God who blessed them with fifty years of marriage on Dec. 23, 1973. During the time of their marriage, they loved to travel, listen to music but most importantly, they loved family. Stories of their travels and sharing family history was important to them both. Traveling was exciting and gave them an opportunity to learn and grow. As avid travelers George and Annette were blessed to visit all of the seven continents throughout the world. They also shared a love for the arts and acquired a expansive beautiful collection of paintings and sculptures. One of their biggest loves was children and the community outreach to others. A Time to be Employed: Annette received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens College, followed by her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Bank Street College. She had a successful long-term career of establishing programs and training staffs in the field of early childhood education throughout the state of New York. She served as the Deputy Director of the Daycare Council of NYC and proudly as Adjunct Professor at Queensborough Community College. She worked diligently to resolve issues within her communities. Some of these programs involved Eastern Queens Alliance, Inc., The Springfield Gardens Neighborhood Association, and countless others. Annette and her late husband, George Bradley, started The Springfield Gardens Homeowners. She loved her community! The community so loved her and George for the work that they did to develop the Springfield Garden Park that a bench was dedicated in their honor on June 7, 2025. A Time to Enjoy: Annette was an avid and prolific reader. She could always be found with a book and enjoyed being part of multiple book clubs. Annette also enjoyed going to the casinos to see if she could beat the odds. She was quite successful many times, but her real thrill was using her brain to outsmart the slot machine. What Annette enjoyed the most was sponsoring different events for her family to come together. Gatherings and trips with mother, siblings, nieces and nephews were full of laughter and fun which made her the happiest. A Time to Say Good-Bye: Annette passed on December 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family members near and far along with caregivers who provided love, prayers and songs as she transitioned. A Time to Celebrate her Memories: Annette leaves sister Evonne Tolbert (Jerome); brother Spencer Jennings (Linda); brother Bernard Jennings (Cynthia); sister Marian Boston (Andrew); sister Patricia Green; as well as a host of amazing nieces and nephews Melissa Boston Jackson, Sherry Boston, Christopher Tolbert, Ebony Edwards, Erika Jennings Wilmer and Brandon Jennings. She leaves great-nieces Hayley Baines and Lucy Baines) along with great-nephews, Grant Jackson, Donovan Dilworth; as well as unforgettable friends, neighbors, and colleague.

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Annette Elizabeth Jennings Bradley

August 10, 1943 - December 4, 2024