Mary Katherine Bradberry

Mary Katherine Bradberry

Mary Bradberry Obituary

Visit the Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - West website to view the full obituary.

Mary Katherine Bradberry, 96, of Commerce passed away on November 10, 2025. Born on December 31, 1928, she was the daughter of the late James E. Hill and Louis Bryan Hill. 

Mary retired from General Times in Athens as a machine operator after 35 years. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude Brooks; second husband, Elmer Bradberry; son, Stanley Brooks. Survivors include her daughter, Claudia Dellinger (Roy); grandchildren, Donald E. Dellinger (Susan), Logan C. Dellinger, Nathan Brooks (Ashley), Shannon Toney Fry (James); three great grandsons; six great granddaughters; three great great grandsons; one great great granddaughter. 

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Pallbearers include Donald E. Dellinger, Jonathan E. Dellinger, Logan C. Dellinger, Nathan Brooks.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville is entrusted with arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - West

1211 Jimmy Daniel Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677

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