Obituary of Bertha Louise Bradford

AIKEN, SC—Bertha (Bertie) L. Bradford, age 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 13, 2019, at her home at the Place of Pepper Hill.

After living in her childhood home for 67 years, she moved to Aiken, SC. She spent her time working with Special Olympics and even started a swimming program for them in support of her son, John. She volunteered at Christ Central for many years.

In addition to her parents, Bertie was preceded in death by a brother, John Drotar; her husband, James Bradford; and her beloved son, Johnny Bradford. She is survived by a daughter, Sally Bryan (Ken) of Aiken, SC; two sons, Arthur Bradford (Donna), Orlando, FL and James Bradford (Patty) of Middletown, PA. She also leaves four grandchildren, Heather Bradford, Kyle Bradford, Christopher Bradford, and Jonathan Bradford. Her two great-grandchildren are Landon Bradford and Liam Bradford.

The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Our Lady of The Valley Catholic Church on Thursday, January 17, 2019 with a Requiem Mass being celebrated at 11:00 AM at the church with Father Philip Wodecki as celebrant.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to Christ Central, 3605 Richland Ave., W, Aiken, SC 29802.

The family would like to thank the staffs at Shadow Oaks and Pepper Hill for their loving care.

The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy for the Bradford family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com