Carol Jean Bradford

Carol Jean Bradford, 72, of Magnolia, Texas, left our earth to join her Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 2, 2025. Carol graduated from Sam Houston High School and married the love of her life, Ronnie W. Bradford, on July 24, 1971. They were married almost 50 years and had two boys, Kevin and Jason Bradford.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a stay-at-home mom, and she lovingly babysat many children over the years. Later, she had an established career at UFCW where she built many lasting friendships that she deeply cherished.

Carol, also known as “Mimi,” brought endless joy and love to her family. She cherished her time at the bay in Crystal Beach, Texas, where she created lasting memories with her family and dear beach friends. A timeless beauty, Carol’s heart was every bit as lovely as her smile—radiant, kind, and full of love.

She will be deeply missed by her numerous family and friends. She is preceded in death by her true love, Ronnie Bradford; father Harley Schulze; in-laws, Bill and Anna Lee Bradford; nephew Kyle Schulze, and niece Amber Schulze.

She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin Bradford and Alethea Contreras and Jason and Amina Bradford; grandchildren, Kayli and Spencer Bartsch, and Ryan Bradford; great-grandchild, Jameson Bartsch; mother Gertrude Schulze; brothers and sisters, Evelyn and PeeWee Downing, David and Stacy Schulze, Harvey and Lisa Schulze, Harry and Elaine Schulze, Larry Schulze, Brad and Perri Bradford, and Lisa and Sam Clay; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service will be held at Dignity Memorial - Forest Park in The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, Texas 77384 on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM with a light reception immediately following the ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Texas Children’s Hospital.