Adeline Matilda Barksdale

Brabham

Mrs. Adeline Matilda Brabham, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 6, 2026, at her home.

Born on January 22, 1926, to Walter Barkley and Lena Stafford, Adeline was blessed to live 100 beautiful years, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, family, and cherished memories.

In 1949, she was married to her late husband, Tippie Brabham, in Jersey City, New Jersey. They built a family whose generations would carry forward the love and memories they created together.

Mother Brabham was a faithful member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years. She joined Bethlehem under the leadership of the church's second pastor, the late Rev. E.L. Clark, Sr. Mother Brabham served in the Spiritual Choir, Vocal Choir, Ruth Senior Missionary Group, Pastor's Aide, and Ladies Progressive Club. Mother Brabham also faithfully participated in Bible Study, Sunday School (formerly served as Treasurer), and Conventions for the Guilford Educational Missionary Baptist Association until her health failed.

A celebration of her life will be held at 12:30pm Friday November 13, 2026 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm-12:30pm at the church Friday. Interment will follow at Piedmont Memorial Gardens. Her remains may be viewed Thursday November 12, 2026 from 12pm-5pm at the funeral home.