Linda Carol Branford

Linda Carol (Bradbury) Branford, age 76 of Geneva, passed away February 12, 2021. She was born July 26, 1944 to Sturlie and Alice (Cassell) Murphy in Cass, West Virginia. Linda graduated from Madison High School in 1962 and Bob Jones University in 1963. On April 3, 2004, Linda married Donald Branford, and they would share ten years together before his passing in 2014. A member of the Geneva Church of Christ, Linda had a deep faith. She worked as a wellness advocate in Lake and Ashtabula County for Headstart and worked as a caregiver at Brittany Residential. However, her favorite time was her time at home, and she loved spending it with her children and grandchildren. Linda is survived by her sons, James K. (Cathy), David, Jonathan (Crystal), and James “Shorty” (Brenda) Bradbury, Don (Linda) Branford Jr.; her daughters, Mable “Cooky” (Jack) Horwath, Candance “Candy” (Ralph) Neal, Viginia (Cliff) Tanner; and grandchildren, Jamie, Karlie, Christian, Trevor, and James Jr. Bradbury, Shayla (Josh) Ansell, Evan Sines, Derik (Katie) Carwardine, Jacklynn Horwath, Steven Roeder, Samantha Doering, Dillon Tanner, Christine (Michael) Frabotta, Ryan (Katrina) Branford, Erika (Paul) Bates; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her son, Shawn Michael; her grandchild, Connor; and her parents. Friends will be received 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. A funeral service will take place 11 am Friday, February 19, 2021 in the funeral home. Guests are required to follow current pandemic guidelines, wear masks and practice social distancing. Final Resting place will be Madison Memorial Cemetery. There will be a gathering after the burial at Holiday Inn Express at the Madison Exit for a time of lunch and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Linda’s name to the Geneva Church of Christ, P.O. Box 160, 1007 South Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041. Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com Madison, Ohio

July 26, 1944 - February 12, 2021

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February 17, 2021

Gail Pickett

February 19, 2021

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Gail Pickett

February 17, 2021

My condolences to the family. I was one of the ladies that worked with Linda at Head Start and one that went out to eat once a month. She was a dear friend and a very sweet and kind lady. We will all miss her terribly. May she rest in peace. Gail Pickett

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Erika Sorozak

February 22, 2021

Mark C

February 16, 2021

Linda you will be missed dearly... I always enjoyed seeing your smile and talking with you. I am so greatful to have had you as a friend.

Laura Blevins

February 15, 2021

Linda, you will be deeply missed here on earth, but so eagerly welcomed into heaven to be with our heavenly Father, your parents, son, grandchild, husband and so many more. Thank you for being my friend. Until we meet again!

Kathy

February 15, 2021

I worked with Linda for many years she was a wonderful woman and will be missed by many Godspeed Linda

Nancy Roberts

February 15, 2021

She was a beautiful and sweet lady...so sorry for your loss! Her smile will be missed.

Mike, Ozzie and David

February 15, 2021

With deepest sympathy from all of us at Perspective Painting.

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Sharon Donovan

February 15, 2021

I will miss you my dear friend. Rest in peace.

Linda Carol Branford

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