Barbara Jo Bradley Theobald

1956-2023

Barbara Jo Bradley Theobald graduated into Glory Saturday September 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Besides meeting her dear lord and savior face to face she was greeted by her parents Marion and Dorothy Bradley.

Barbara was born to the late Marion and Dorothy Bradley on February 13th 1956. She graduated high school from Joliet West in Joliet, Illinois. Barbara attended Southern Illinois University majoring in special education for the physically handicapped. Along the way she would meet her future husband Rick Theobald marrying on December 18th 1982.

She is survived by her husband Rick Theobald and her daughters Erin Shaw and Jordan Melendy, her dear sons-in-law Michael Shaw and Jason Melendy, as well as four grandchildren (David Melendy, Aidan Melendy, Noa Reese Melendy, Michael Allen Shaw, III and one more Shaw baby on the way.

Barb is also survived by sister Melissa (Missy) Benham of Joplin, MO, her brother Mark Bradley and his wife, Linda, of Crossville, TN.

Barbara (Barb) was the light of any room she went into and brought a sense of ease and comfort to all those around her. She was a fan of all sports but most importantly her Team was Auburn University. She could tell you any stat about any player at any given time. Her love of sports started early on where she played various growing up. Barb was exceptionally proud of her daughters and always stated how well-pleased she was that she raised two independent and strong women.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday September 16th at Canopy Roads Baptist Church and the service will take place at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Barbara Theobald to one of these excellent charities

1. Hope to Haiti —— https://www.hopetohaiti.com/h2h-donation-page/ attention, Craig Mugglin, Associate Director

2. Ronald McDonald House. https://apps.rmhctallahassee.org/portal/donate-now-secure attention Traci Proctor

3. Fellowship of Christian athletes North Florida Kez McCorvey. https://my.fca.org/?form=fca

4. Canopy Roads Baptist Church. https://canopyroads.tpsdb.com/Give/giving-at-canopy-roads