DEVONA BRADLEY

DEVONA BRADLEY, 82, of North Branch, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at The Pines of Lapeer Memory Care, surrounded by her family. DeVona was born July 20, 1929, in Pontiac, daughter to Arthur and Merytle (Brazil) Podvin.

DeVona grew up in the North Branch area. On February 20, 1945 she married Ivan Bradley. They were happily married for almost 67 years. Se enjoyed playing bingo, sewing, and visiting her friends and family.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Ivan; daughter, Kathy (Richard) Curtis of North Branch; sons, Alan (Denise) Bradley of Denver, Ivan (Pam) Bradley of Prescott, Kevin (Donna) Bradley of North Carolina; sister, Maxine Garwolds of Wyoming, MI; and brother, Arthur “Butch” (Allona) Podvin of North Branch; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a great great grandson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Evan; brother, Don Podvin; and sister, Marce Rogers.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Lapeer County EMS/North Branch Base.

The family will be present for visitation on Thursday, February 6, 2012 from 4-8pm.

DeVona will lie in state at SS. Peter and Paul from 10-11am with the funeral Mass to follow on Friday, February 17, 2012. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, North Branch. Father Richard Treml will officiate.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the North Branch Firehouse Cafe and their staff, John Holcomb, Ron Rogers, and family and friend for their kindness and help.

Arrangements by Blackburn Chapel- Martin Funeral Home

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