Rosemary Bradburn, 77, of Waco, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023.
Visitation: 5-7PM, Thursday, December 28 at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Graveside Service: 2PM, December 29 at Highland Cemetery 1173 County Road, 346 Melissa, TX.
Rosemary was born in Waco, she attended Waco High School. She also attended McLennan Community College. She later moved to College Station where she raised her family. She had a great love for children. She had a great love for dancing. Wearing her sparkly belt and her cowboy boots was the best part. She was one of the first women allowed to coach in the Boys Little League in Bryan/College Station. She also helped with the organization for the girls’ softball teams as well.
Rosemary liked to volunteer wherever she could. She was a volunteer for the nurse’s station at her children’s school, worked with the American Heart Association and Cancer Society, and was even a volunteer as a home room mother.
Later in life, she served in the local chapter of Kiwanis Club and the Board of The Law Enforcement Academy. To her, it was a great honor to serve on both boards. She also volunteered her time with the Heart Of Texas Fair and Rodeo committee.
She was preceded by son, John Luscombe; mother, Vera Inez French; and father, Leslie Lee Bradburn.
Rosemary is survived by son, James Luscombe III; sisters, Sharon Shoemake and husband Glenn of Gainesville, and Lesley Eland and husband Mike of Houghton Lake, Michigan; and brother, Shelby Bradburn and wife Clare of Waco. She has many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend thanks to Providence Hospice for helping care for Rosemary in her last weeks.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Rosemary… thanks for being my FOREVER FRIEND… ALWAYS there for me and anyone else… we grew up together at West Jr. and Waco High {grad. 1965}.
Great person… funny laugh….
……… … ” Bobby ” Schatz
So very Sad to Hear of Rosemary’s passing. I never had the honor to meet her in person but became friends on Facebook through a mutual friend. We shared many phone calls, cards and texts. She shined brightly and I know God received her with open arms. Prayers for The Family.
James , my deepest sympathy to you and family-
Rosemary and i were also Cub Scout leaders back in the day- she will be forever missed-
Rosie I have so many memories of all of our fun and you helping move to Austin and in a month move me back ha ha. So thankful for memories , oh and your huge Christmas tree. That thing was a monster to get put up. Tears are rolling again for you , I know you are out of your pain now and if you see Ronnie tell him hi for me and I will see ya,ll in near future. Love you Rosie even tho I didn’t see you much . But never will forget you and always have our memories. So sorry Shelby and Lesley and James. She will be missed by many. ❤️❤️
Thinking of you at this sad time, although we never met along with many of the Twang Gang we all rode on the journey you took us along 🙏 Sleep peacefully and enjoy your new journey. Alan Hassell UK
So sorry to hear- friends with her for 45-50 years from College Station-her boys and mine
James, my deepest sympathy for you and the family-
My thoughts are with her family and friends. What a beautiful kind lady she was. Although I never had the chance to meet her in person, I got to know her on Facebook, phone calls and private chats. Im glad I had the chance to get go know her.
Thank you for being such a dedicated member of the McClennan Community College Law Enforcement Academy Advisory Board and an avid supporter of all law enforcement. Your smiling face will truly be missed!
Lesley
I am so sorry to read about your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God be with you,
Donna Adams Zemanek
Columbus Ave Baptist Church
Dearest Shelby, Clare and families , There really are no words to express the grief of losing a loved one so I am sending Hugs and Prayers to you and yours.
Sue Lowry and Family
Dearest Shelby, Clare and families , There really are no words to express the grief of losing a loved one so I am sending Hugs and Prayers to you and yours.
James, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. It was always a pleasure to speak with every year to review her Medicare coverages. Such a sweet and sincere individual.
I am so sorry to hear of Rosemary’s passing. She was a dear friend of my Mother, Gracie from Blooming
Grove who passed away in 2002. I got to be friends with her when she would visit. She was a classy lady with a heart of gold