Audrey Bradfield

Audrey “Jean” Bradfield, a woman who loved her family and being in the presence of others, died on Monday, February 10, 2025. Jean, 86, of Charlotte, was born on August 24, 1938, in Charlotte, the daughter of Vernon and Van Loa (Collier) Childs. Upon graduating from high school Jean worked as a Secretary at Bradfield Accounting. For many years she volunteered at the Eaton Rapids Medical Center and Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Jean loved family camping trips to Snow Lake and other campgrounds around the state. Every summer she loved attending the Thursday night concerts at the courthouse. Jean also enjoyed dancing, playing bingo, and playing the organ. Above all, her family brought her the most enjoyment in life.

Jean is survived by her sons, Mike (Michelle) Bradfield, and Chris (Jennifer) Bradfield; grandchildren, Melissa (Kyle) Nash, Jason (Katie) Bradfield, Justin (Aubrey Gilman) Bradfield, Ashley (Heather Suhonen) Bradfield, Elizabeth (Korey) Kazor, Jeff Byrd, Gage Mingus, and Kye Mingus; great-grandchildren, Zane, Canaan, Weston, Kashton, Wade, and Abel; siblings, Tony (Linda) Childs, Danny (Diana) Childs, and Bonnie Harwood; and many friends and extended family members. She was predeceased by her parents.

Friends are encouraged to support Jean’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Saturday, March 22, 2025, from Noon until 1:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held following at 1:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Jean’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.