Obituaries

Helen Bradford

September 11th, 1920 – February 7th, 2017

Helen Bradford, 96, of Macomb, IL, passed away at 9:30 am on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Wesley Village in Macomb. She was born on September 11, 1920 in Canton, IL, the daughter of Lamon and Merlie (Smith) Spencer. Helen married Jack Bradford on February 28, 1940 in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in death in August of 1997.

Also preceding her in death is her infant son, Jerry Bradford, grandson, Shane Bradford and 2 brothers, Everett and Carl Spencer.

Survivors include her son, Gary (and Carol) Bradford of Sparland, IL, daughter, Donna (and Norman) Gibboney of Astoria, IL, 5 grandchildren, Shawn (and Donna) Bradford, Shan Bradford-Waid, Jackie Gibboney, Rebecca (and Eldon) Schisler and Chris (and Laura) Gibboney, 10 great-grandchildren, Christen (and Brian) Parks, Colten Bradford, Jordan Bradford, Emmaline and Lucy Waid, Jacob, Josh and Justin Schisler, Jamoson and Jackson Gibboney and 1 great-great-granddaughter, Delaney Parks.

Helen was homemaker and a farmer’s wife.

She was a graduate of Bardolph High School in 1938. She was a 50 year member of the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a Past Worthy Matron. Helen also loved being a farm wife and being able to help others when the need arises.

Private services will be held. Pastor Cody Stinnett will be officiating. Interment will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences

February 8th, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Got to know her over the last few years when I would visit her roommate Freida. Marsha McCormick

February 9th, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Cindy "Doubie"

February 9th, 2017

Prayers for the family. Sorry for your loss.

February 9th, 2017

Shan, I am very sorry for your loss and praying for your family at this difficult time.

February 9th, 2017

Sorry for your loss She was a special lady

February 9th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for all of the family.

February 9th, 2017

So sorry to hear about your mom. Jean and I went to see Betty at Christmas and she was asking about her. I sent a message to her. Rachel Ann Smith Hunter

February 9th, 2017

Gary, Donna and family. Sorry for your loss.
Richard Bottenberg

February 9th, 2017

Shawn, sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family on the passing of your grandma.

February 9th, 2017

She was a special lady, I know she will be missed. I will always treasure our conversations about the family tree and her stories of how things used to be. Prayers for her family. Cheryl Ford

February 9th, 2017

Sorry for your loss. She was a special lady who will be missed by you all. Prayers for your family. Les and Donna Davis

February 9th, 2017

Sorry for your loss. She was a special lady who will be missed by you all. Prayers for your family. Les and Donna Davis

February 9th, 2017

So sorry for your loss Donna, Norm and family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

February 9th, 2017

Sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.

Darin Lasswell

February 10th, 2017

sending thoughts and prayers ...

February 10th, 2017

Thoughts & Prayers. Helen was one of the sweetest ladies we've ever met. She was a wonderful roommate to my Mother for over 2 years. They were so close and loved each other and depended on each other. Where you saw one you saw the other. She is greatly missed by Mom and us. She was a blessing. I'm so glad we & Mom had a chance to know her.

February 10th, 2017

Last was from Frieda Prentice and Randy and Jan Woods.