Linda Jean (Friedrich) Bradley

Linda Jean Bradley, daughter of Ewing and Helen (Heisler) Friedrich was born on April 23, 1950, in Boonville, Missouri. She departed this life on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Ashley Manor in Boonville, Missouri at the age of 75.

Linda was one of eight children. They moved to Kansas for a time, then returned to Boonville where she graduated from Boonville High School in 1968.

She married Hobert Bradley in Boonville, Missouri on April 8, 1997, and they were married 21 years at the time of his passing.

Linda’s career was mostly in the factory setting. She worked at McGraw-Edison (Toastmaster) for many years prior to their closing. She was employed at the Isle of Capri Casino in the “Count Room” where she retired in 2015.

Linda enjoyed crafting, especially crochet and knitting, and gardening. Through her crafting skills, she made something for every holiday. She was also a good cook that loved to spend time with her family.

She is survived by her children: Christine Schmidt (Russell), Tim Perkins (Ginny Stevens), Travis Perkins (Jennifer Bruce) all of Boonville, and Tiffany Bowers (Jesse) of Wooldridge; siblings: Mary Ann Enyart (Carl), Larry Friedrich, Mike Friedrich (Debbie), Dwight Friedrich (Amanda), all of Boonville; grandchildren: Leah Lenz (Jeremy) Kayla Monaghan (DJ), Kyra Perkins (Gabe Fenton), Dawson Perkins, Mason Bowen, Ava Yabarra, Rylan Perkins, Jacqueline Bowers, Jaxsen Bowers; great grandchildren: Lincoln, Brea, Maddox, Easton, Porter, Addie, Violet, and Luca; several nieces, nephews and other family members.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents Ewing and Helen Friedrich; siblings: Margaret Hutchison, Ella Duncan, Richard Friedrich, Joyce Godfrey; and her beloved pet Ginger.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Howard -Millard Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the funeral home with interment following at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Missouri Cancer Associates, 1705 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri 65201, or Cooper County Animal Hospital of Boonville, 16769 B Highway, Boonville, Missouri 65233.

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard-Millard Funeral Home, 1397 Ashley Rd., Boonville, Mo 65233 (660) 882-3381. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.howardfh.com.

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