Gwen was born to Wayne and Georgia Pfaffly and was the only daughter of 6 children.
Gwen is survived by her children, Vickie Merino (Jesse), Ginger Wolfe (Steve), Lorrie Dunham (Kevin) and Sandra Brock (George). Two brothers, Ronnie (Linda) and Jerry (Patricia) Pfaffly, and sister-in-laws Rita, and Patricia; 6 grandchildren Jason, Shannon, Brandy, Kasie, Clayton, and Trisha and spouses and 17 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins all of which she was fond of. She also loved the Bradbury family and will be missed by them.
Gwen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years Frederick Earl Bradbury; 3 grandchildren Derek, Sean, and Jeffery; 3 brothers Dean, Darrell, and Allen; her parents Wayne and Georgia Pfaffly; a sister in law Janet.
Gwen was a dedicated mother and homemaker all of her life. She enjoyed her close relationship with her daughters and their husbands as well as with her grandchildren, brothers and extended family. She also loved her childhood farm and enjoyed going back "home" to visit with people she loved.
Throughout her blessed life she enjoyed crafts, decorating, painting, singing, dancing, poetry, and made us all laugh with her funny stories and antics. She was a very compassionate, funny, loving woman whom most loved and adored.
Gwen was a character and loved by so many and has left a huge hole in our hearts, but that is filled with many, many great memories. She will be remembered and missed dearly.
Donations can made to Olive Branch Cemetery c/o Lois Elrod (checks payable to Olive Branch), PO Box 36, White Cloud, KS 66094 in her name or the Ma-Hush-Ka Historical Society c/o Richard & Linda Maris (checks payable to Ma-Hush-Kah), 614 Main St., White Cloud, KS 66094.
A celebration of life gathering for Gwendolyn will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 starting at 2pm at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 Northeast Vivion Road, Kansas City, MO 64119.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com for the Bradbury family.
