Louise Bradbury, 83, of Normal formerly of Gibson City passed away on Friday August 15, 2025 at the Villas of Normal. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday September 8, 2025 at Bellflower Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Louise was born on March 26, 1942 in Monticello, IL a daughter of Lonnie and Winnie Gaines Henderson. She married James K. Bradbury on October 16, 1960 in Bellflower, he passed away on March 10, 1987. She later married Robert D. Bradbury on March 9, 1991 in Bellflower, he preceded her in death on April 5, 2023.
She is survived by her daughter Tish (Doug) Jiles of Normal, two grandchildren Aaron (Jennifer) Jiles and Jacob (Anna Lerner) Jiles, as well as one great- grandchild Eleanor Jiles. She is also survived by her three siblings James Henderson of Pierceton,IN, Charles (Karen) Henderson of Roscoe, IL, and Lorene Crisman of Monticello, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husbands.
Louise worked as a cook in the Heritage Manor nursing home for many years where she made long-lasting friendships. She shared this love of cooking with her family, making many delicious meals for family gatherings. Louise’s favorite holiday was Christmas, which was evident in the many decorations throughout her house. She also enjoyed gardening, taking drives, shopping with her daughter and coffee time with her friends at the Villas. What she enjoyed most was spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed, always remembered and forever loved.