Avis Jean Chumbley

Avis Jean (Bradshaw) Chumbley, age 90, widow of Morris Marvin Chumbley, departed this life on January 22, 2021 at Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. She was born on September 10, 1930 in Russell County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Edward and Desdie (Gaskin) Bradshaw. She was married to Morris for sixty-two years. Shortly after their marriage they relocated to Somerset. To this union came a son, Drs. Brent (Terri) Chumbley and a daughter, Pat (Bill) Brinson. In addition to being survived by her children and their spouses she is survived by her four grandchildren, Charles Brinson, Dr. Allison Chumbley, Sarah Brinson (Josh Landrum) and Alex Chumbley. She is survived by three great grandchildren, Sadie Brinson, Isaiah Brinson and Kobe Landrum. She is also survived by brothers Arlus, Douglas and Jimmy Bradshaw along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and a special aunt, Faye Snodgrass. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Carlus and Kent Bradshaw, and a sister, Roberta Hudson. She was a faithful, active member of Somerset First Church of God for many years. She served in multiple positions within the church including Sunday school teacher, choir member, and the women’s missionary group. Later she attended First Baptist and Beacon Hill Baptist Church as long as her health allowed. As her children were growing up she was always involved in PTA and volunteering with school activities. She was a volunteer for the Red Cross and also led Brownie Troops. She was mostly a stay at home mother except for working a few years as the bookkeeper when S&T Hardware opened in the Tradewinds Shopping Center. Her hobbies in her younger years were raising and selling pure bred Boxers. In addition to her dogs she always enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching UK basketball, bird watching, working all types of puzzles, and keeping up with the political world. She had a love of southern gospel music and she and Morris attended many national quartet conventions. She was a Kentucky Colonel. Due to Covid -19 concerns, a private funeral service will be held at the Pulaski Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 and burial will follow at Mill Springs National Cemetery for family only. The family would like to express our appreciation to the staff of Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility for the care they provided. Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family of Avis Chumbley.