Velda Bradley Shockley, age 84, of Sharptown, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury, with her family by her side. Born in Sharptown, she was a daughter of the late George F. Bradley and Ruth M. Windsor Bradley. Velda attended Asbury United Methodist Church in Sharptown, where years ago she was active in the United Methodist Christian Women's group. She was a member of the Sharptown American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She loved flowers, gardening and was an excellent cook and baker. Cakes were her specialty and she enjoyed making cakes to share with her family and friends. What she cherished the most was spending time with her family. She is survived by a son, Larry W. Shockley and his wife, Sharon of Mardela Springs; 3 daughters, Audrey S. English and her husband Herman of Sharptown, Nancy S. Abbott of Mardela Springs and Peggy S. Shaver and her husband Mike of Mardela Springs; 9 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, George Edward Bradley of Sharptown; a sister, Mary B. Culver of Sharptown; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norris K. (Bob) Shockley, who passed in 1999; a granddaughter, Wanda L. Brixner; 2 brothers, Claude Bradley and Donald L. Bradley; and 3 sisters, Elizabeth B. Carey, Frances B. Phillips and Edith B. LeCates. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call from 1:00 to 2:00. The Reverend Stephen Willing will officiate. Interment will follow the services at Fireman's Cemetery in Sharptown. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Asbury United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 585, Sharptown, MD 21861 or to Alzheimer's Association, Eastern Shore Chapter, 213 W. Main Street, Suite 205, Salisbury, MD 21801. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com .