Earlean H. Bradley, age 84, of Reading, joined the angel choir on Friday, September 11, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born June 19, 1936 in Alcolu, South Carolina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Saul and Clara (Evans) Hodge.
Earlean was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County, South Carolina and was a graduate of Manning High School. Earlean worked as a machine operator for 32 years at Hershey Foods, formerly Luden's Candies, retiring in 2001.
Earlean enjoyed baking, cooking, playing BINGO and she possessed a deep devotion to her faith. She was a devoted member of St. John's Missionary Baptist in Reading, for several years and was very involved in her church community. Earlean also loved to sing. Oh, how she loved to sing - in the mass choir at church, the praise team, combined choir and the Reading community choir.
A woman of utmost integrity, Earlean’s purpose in life was achieved in her devotion to her faith and her family, especially to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family, all of whom loved her dearly, will never forget her strength, candor, wit, positivity, beauty, goodwill, and her unwavering love for them.
Earlean's spirit will be carried on by her 8 adult children; Kevin Bradley and his wife Marisol, of Shoemakersville; Duane Bradley, of Reading; Ronnie Bradley and his wife Etta Rose, of Reading; Brian Bradley, of South Carolina; Carolyn Merriweather and her husband William, of Reading; Gwendolyn Bradley and Jihad Robertson, of Reading; Linda Roberson, of Pottstown; Wanda Jackson and her husband Anthony, of Reading; 4 sisters Ella Mae Preston, of Florida; Margie Wilson, of South Carolina; Maxine Hodge, of South Carolina, Deloris Cooper, of South Carolina and brother Saul Hodge and his wife Dorothy, of Texas. Earlean also leaves behind 24 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren to cherish her memory.
In addition to her parents, Earlean was greeted in heaven by her husband James Edward Bradley, with whom they wed on July 19, 1955; 4 brothers Ervin Hodge, Edward Hodge, Archie Hodge, Clifton Hodge; sister Lucille Blandon; grandson Marquise Thomas Bradley.
Earlean’s family wanted to offer special thanks to her aides Kim Hargas and Yesmeraldely Galan for their compassion, friendship and skilled assistance.
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, Reading. A viewing will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 436 S 7th St, Reading, PA 19602. Funeral services will commence at 10:00 AM. Graveside committal will follow at Berks County Memorial Gardens, 201 Evansville Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.TheoCAuman.com for the Bradley family. It has been an honor taking care of Earlean and her loving family.
