of Harrison, AR
September 17, 1942 - January 17, 2024
Beth Bradford, age 81, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Hillcrest Home in Harrison. She was born September 17, 1942, in Alpena, Arkansas, the daughter of Orville A. and Ethelyn M. (Still) Wright. Along with her parents, Beth was preceded in death by her sister, Anna Kidwell.
Beth grew up on the family farm on Lick Branch in northwest Boone County. Upon graduating from Alpena High School in 1960, she attended St. Vincent's School of Nursing in Little Rock earning her registered nursing certification. She worked for the Family Doctors Clinic in Harrison until the family moved to Booneville, Arkansas in 1973, returning to Harrison in 1980.
Beth married the love of her life, Hansel Bradford on November 24, 1963, in Harrison. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, a good book, her pets, and just about any kind of wildlife one could imagine. Most of all she enjoyed being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a long-time member of the Cumberland Presbyterian and United Methodist churches. For many years she enjoyed being a part of the Hilltop Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Quilting Group.
Beth is survived by her husband, Hansel D. ''Brad'' Bradford; her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Linda Bradford and Wes and Carol Bradford all of Harrison; her grandchildren, Josh Bradford and his wife, Kendra, Sarah Davis and her husband, Ben, Jacob Bradford and Matthew Bradford; her great-grandchildren, Emery Bradford, Linley Bradford, Aria Bradford, Beau Davis and Jax Davis; her siblings, Orville Wright, Jr., Mary Thomason, Rebecca Grim and Kathy Wright and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation was on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
The funeral service was on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Rev. David Williams officiating.
Pallbearers were Josh Bradford, Jacob Bradford, Matthew Bradford, Ben Davis, Jim Harp, and Bill Rowland.
Honorary pallbearers were the Staff of Hillcrest Home.
The interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hillcrest Home, 1111 Maplewood Road, Harrison, Arkansas 72601 or Hilltop Ladies Auxiliary, c/o Jeannie Borland, 10911 Hwy 43 South, Harrison, Arkansas 72601
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19 Condolence(s)
Richard Unwer
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Sorry for you and your families lost prayers are with you.
Carmen and Lucia
Friday, January 26, 2024
Wes, Carol and family, our deepest condolences. May Christ be your comfort and strength.
Alan and Gena Davis
Thursday, January 25, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss and we will continue to pray for the family.
Greg & Julie Jasper
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
May the peace of Christ fill your hearts during this difficult. God bless you and your dear family.
Nathan and Tracy Jenkins
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Our sincere condolences for your loss.
paul varner
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
fred T woehl
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Prayers for the family. I know she will be missed by all.
Carol Schoborg
Monday, January 22, 2024
WES AND FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS PRAYERS GO OUT FOR YOU.
Eileen Clark
Monday, January 22, 2024
Wes and Carol and family,
Sending our deepest sympathy for your loss. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Nell Bonds
Monday, January 22, 2024
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time.
Michelle Munzner
Monday, January 22, 2024
Sorry for your loss, keeping your family in my prayers ??
Tom Pannell
Monday, January 22, 2024
Hansel I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family.
Tom
Nancy Williams
Saturday, January 20, 2024
My heart goes out to all. I have so many great memories of Beth (& Hansel) as I grew up in church. May you find comfort & peace in the Lord dear friends. Much love.
Patty Terry
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Our condolences at this time. Your and family are in our prayers.
Lloyd monday
Friday, January 19, 2024
So sorry Hansel praying for your family
Darrell and Barbara Halsted
Friday, January 19, 2024
Many good memories of visiting and eating when they lived by the Reese Family.
Prayers for your family and peace in hearts during the coming days.
Renee Cates
Friday, January 19, 2024
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for all of you.
Steve and Renee’
Brice Smith
Friday, January 19, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers sent to your family.
G B Harp
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Such a wonderful person so kind. Our condolences at a time of great loss. Cherish the memories forever in your hearts she is truly at rest now