Margaret Ruth Bradley, 99, of Springfield and Corpus Christi, TX, passed away at 10:16 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman. Margaret was born September 2, 1912 in Rankin, IL, the daughter of Henry and Lillian Colwell Hall. She married Ralph S. Bradley on Jun 17, 1932; he preceded her in death in 1997. Margaret was a wonderful homemaker and devoted her life to raising her children. She enjoyed gardening, writing poetry and being with her family. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sons, Ralph S. Bradley Jr., Richard D. Bradley, David Bradley and Robert Bradley; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Ronald W.(wife, Cathy) Bradley of Plano, TX; Margaret "Maggie" Casey of Springfield; William D. (wife, Stephanie) Bradley of Phoenix, AZ; twenty-five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation and Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. The funeral ceremony will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Dr. Samuel Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Villa Healthcare East, 100 Stardust Dr., Sherman, IL 62684.
