Lodeen Bradbury

Lodeen Bradbury July 4, 1920 April 12, 2008 Lodeen Bradbury, our sweet "Bubbie," went to be with God on April 12, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16 at Rosemound Cemetery with the Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 14 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd. Mrs. Bradbury was born July 4, 1920 in Maypearl, TX to Clifton and Mary Alice Wood. She loved to say that she came into this world with a "Bang" and that everyone in this country celebrated her birthday! Lodeen attended Bruceville-Eddy and Waco schools. She married the love of her life, J. C. Bradbury on Sept. 23, 1936. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and great-grandmother who deeply cherished the love and company of her family and friends, and took such great joy in being with them. Lodeen will also be remembered for her great faith in God, her quick wit, contagious smile and being a fantastic cook. Mrs. Bradbury was preceded in death by her husband, J. C. Bradbury in 1993, along with her parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Clark and her husband, Dick of Waco and their children, Christi Clark of Dallas, Rick Clark and his wife, Jill of Waco; great-grandchildren Jackie Clark and Tripp Clark. Also, her son, Jarrell Bradbury of Phoenix, AZ, his son, Bryan Jenkins and his wife, Kathrina of Valley Mills; great-grandchildren Carson Jenkins and Vala Jenkins of Valley Mills. Other survivors include sisters Lillian Granger of Waco and Teenie Vance and husband David of Wills Point; brother Herschel Wood and his wife, Fern, of Tulsa, OK;, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their deepest heartfelt gratitude to some very special angels who are: Karen Johnson, Glenna Flowers, Lisa Caldwell, Sandra Stevens, Anne Raines, her special nurse, Rhonda Dunlap; nurse, Lisa Jenkins; Lodeen's special friend, Lisa Lindley; and all of the many others who helped care for and loved our Bubbie. Also, a huge thank you to Bluebonnet Hospice for their great care and concern. Bubbie will be missed more than words can ever say and more than she could possibly know. Because of Lodeen's great love of animals, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Waco Humane Society, 2032 Circle Road, Waco TX 76706; Fuzzy Friends, 6321 Airport Road, Waco TX 76708; ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St, New York NY 10128 or by phone at 800-628-0028; or to the Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L St NW, Washington DC 20037. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. WILKIRSON-HATCH-BAILEY