Mary Bradford

Mary Louise Bradford, 72 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to DPI 120 W. Walnut, Independence, MO 64050. Mary was born October 31, 1941 in Independence, MO to Carl and Mary L. (Webb) Hall and has been a lifelong area resident graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1959. She was a beloved wife, mother and homemaker who enjoyed scrapbooking, knitting and going to her grandchildrens’ activities. She had also worked as a pharmacy technician for Osco for 16 years before she retired. She was a very religious and spiritual woman. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Albert Bradford of the home; 3 sons, Brian Bradford and his wife LaLysa and Jerry Bradford and his wife Angela all of Independence, MO and Danny Bradford and his wife Sara Capra of Kansas City, MO; 4 grandchildren, Erin Bradford, Jessica Gai, Damon Bradford and Caelin Bradford and 2 close friends, Barbara Bergman of Lone Jack, MO and Evelyn Daugherty of Ozark, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Dorothy Ryan and brothers, Robert Hall and Chuck Hall. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)