"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

Chantel Marie Bradley, was born in Gulfport, MS October 22, 1964. A life-long resident of Pass Christian, MS, she departed her earthly home August 11, 2025 in Long Beach, MS.

Chantel was a proud 1982 graduate of Pass Christian High School. After graduation, she attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where she pursued a major in Mass Communications. Her passion for communications led her into the media industry, where she became a well-known radio personality with Foxy 96. For many years, she was both the voice and the face of the station, building a strong connection with the community. Later, Chantel continued her service to the community through the Pass Christian School District, where she worked as a Cafeteria Worker and a dedicated School Bus Driver.

Chantel was reared in the Catholic faith and attended Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Pass Christian, Mississippi during her formative years. Later, she united with the Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church in Pass Christian, Mississippi. She was a faithful member of Goodwill. She was active with the Transportation Committee, transporting children and other members for Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and as needed. She was a member of the Inspirational and Mass Choirs, the Women's Ministry and was an Honorary Hospitality Committee member. She was very devoted until her death.

During her tenure with Foxy 96, Chantel became well-known along the Gulf coast. Her signature voice was instantly recognizable, and she used her platform to advocate for several important causes. After transitioning from the media world, her commitment to community service continued. She assisted in serving meals with Gone Fishing Ministries, Inc and participated in the ministry's food distributions.

Since 2018, Chantel has been a dedicated volunteer and driver for the Explore the B.E.S.T. You Girls' STEM Camp, and in 2024, she also served as a driver for Camp Wonder. She cherished seeing children enjoy positive and uplifting experiences, and she often shared words of wisdom and inspiration with them.

Chantel was preceded in death by her grandparents, Stanley Bradley Sr. and Velma (Ausmer) Bradley, infant sister, Charmaine Victoria Patterson, uncles, Larry Elliott and Stanley Bradley Jr., half-brother, Troy Nibbs, and first cousin, Eric Joseph Bradley.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Saralyn Patterson, father, Lonnie Harold Hawthorne, step-father, Robert Patterson; daughters Jasmine (Brandon) King, and Rayven Bradley; grandchildren, Braylynn King, Brandon King, Bradlee King, and Arielle Johnson all of Pass Christian, Mississippi; aunts Irene Doris Greene, Pass Christian, Mississippi; Claudette Elliott, Memphis, Tennessee, and Mary Bradley, Versailles, Kentucky; first cousins Columbus Bradley, Pass Christian, Mississippi, Miyoshi McGravey, Gulfport, Mississippi, Eric James Bradley, Memphis, Tennessee, LaDette Elliott, Memphis, Tennessee, Danielle (Joseph) Metcalf, Brian Bradley, and Nicole (Molly) Bradley-McNemar all of Versailles, Kentucky; half-siblings Tammie Hawthorne White, Christopher Hawthorne, Ija Hawthorne, Corey Hawthorne, and Lonnesha Campbell; Godparents Iriving and Rosemary Baker, Godson, Princeton Conway; best friends Arlene (Beanie) Porche, and Opal Ausmer, all of Pass Christian, Mississippi, as well as a host of extended family and countless friends.

Chantel's journey reflects a life of hard work, love for people, and commitment to serving others. She gave her best in service to others and to the Lord. Her beautiful smile and giving spirit will be forever cherished by all she knew. While she is no longer with us physically, her spirit and legacy of love will remain.

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ." Colossians 3:23-24