Rosa Lee Bradley Mayes

Proverbs 31:25-28 (NIV)
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.

Colossians 3:14 (NIV)
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Rosa Lee Bradley Mayes entered into eternal rest, surrounded by the love of her family, on October 17, 2025.

Rosa Lee was born on October 21, 1944, in Holly Hill, South Carolina, to the late Albert Bradley and Corine Mattie Mae Bradley.

On October 9, 1966, Rosa Lee married the love of her life, Leon A. Mayes, Sr. Together, they built a loving home rooted in faith, laughter, and devotion. Their union was blessed with three children: Nelvin Lee Bradley, La Randa Mayes (Timothy Woo), and Leon Andrew Mayes II (Cathy Mayes).

Rosa Lee was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her love extended to her grandchildren -- Candid Bradley, Antoine Mayes, Andre Mayes (Eboly Mayes), Alexis Daniel (Timothy Daniel), and Adrian Mayes -- and to her great-grandsons Angel Mayes, Jace Mayes, Ezra Daniel, and great-grandchild Gianna Milan Nunez all of whom brought her endless joy.

She was preceded in death by Marvin Bradley, Sarah Bell Grooms and John Albert Bradley, Sr. Rosa Lee leaves to cherish, her loving siblings Dorothy Moore, Evelyn Williams (Isaiah Williams), and Roger Bradley. Loving Uncle Frank Nelson and Aunts Viola Sweatman and Meola Watson each of whom shared in her life and family bond as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is also lovingly remembered by her in-laws: the late Charles "Vernell" Mayes, the late Mary Mayes, Mattie Murray (the late Thomas Murray), Clarence Mayes (Susie Mayes), Cullie Mayes (Ann Mayes), Cristina Gorham (the late Henry Gorham), Francina Mayes, and MacArthur Mayes (Mildred Mayes).

After moving to North Charleston, South Carolina, Rosa Lee worked faithfully for more than 20 years at East Bay Cleaners, where she was known for her dedication, kindness, and strong work ethic.

She was a faithful member of Ebenezer Zion AME Church in Holly Hill, SC, where she served joyfully served as a missionary. Rosa Lee loved her church family dearly and found great comfort in her faith and service.

Rosa Lee's favorite pastimes included reading, shopping, dancing, watching sports, and spending time with her many friends. But above all, she adored her family. Her children were her heart, and she rarely let a day pass without calling to check in and remind them of her love.

Her life was a beautiful reflection of kindness, strength, grace, and unwavering faith. She faced every challenge with courage and every joy with gratitude. Rosa Lee will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who were blessed to know and love her.

A special acknowledgment is extended to her beloved niece and caretaker, Diane Caine, who faithfully cared for her with love, patience, and compassion.

Her memory will live on in the hearts of her devoted husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, in-laws, extended family, and friends who will cherish her legacy of love forever.

"Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord." - Matthew 25:23