Obituary of Kathryn Desha Bradford

Kathryn Desha Bradford, age 88, of Camdenton, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at her home in Camdenton. Kathryn was born January 11, 1924 in Macks Creek, Missouri, the daughter of William Robert and Bertha Gerhardt Eidson. Kathryn was united in marriage on April 23, 1944 in Tunas, Missouri to Theron Bradford and together they had shared the past 67 years until her death. Kathryn confessed her faith and was saved at a young age on August 26, 1942 at First Baptist Church of Macks Creek. She was a loving and devoted wife and helpmate to her husband Theron, and a caring mother and wonderful homemaker for her family. Kathryn taught school in the Camden County area in her younger years. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and loved spending time with her family. Kathryn is survived by her husband Theron of the home; two sons, James and his wife, Valerie, of Roach, Missouri and Irwin and his wife, Dianna, of Springfield, Missouri; nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren; one sister, Claudia Bonner of Grants Pass, Oregon as well as several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Agnes Meads and George Ann Moulder.