Helen "Betty" Bradney

Helen Elizabeth 'Betty' Bradney, age 91, of Elgin, Illinois, formerly of Quincy, died on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 11:29 a.m. in Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL Betty was born March 17, 1928 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Hugh E. and Blanche McNeal Reeder. She married Carl Leon Bradney on February 11, 1951 in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2001. Betty was a teacher and Pre-School Director at Elgin Kiddie Kollege. She and Carl moved to Quincy in 1990. She was a member of Vermont Street United Methodist Church and was active with the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Blessing Hospital Women's Board and volunteered in the hospital's Tea Room. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Lambda Pi Chapter and the Mentor Program in the Quincy Public Schools. Survivors include three children, William (Jodie) Bradney of Elgin, IL, Barbara (Steve) Prosser of Tuscola, IL, and Elizabeth Ann Bradney of South Elgin, IL; five grandchildren, Megan (John Putnam) Kupiszewski, Kristen (Eric) Jordan, Robin Kupiszewski, and Nicholas and Alexander Bradney; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Betty was prece...[more]

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in death by her parents and two sisters Suzanne Weber and Willamena West. Graveside Services: 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Greenmount Cemetery with Rev. Eric Jordan officiating. Inurnment: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois Memorials: Vermont Street United Methodist Church (Quincy) or 1st United Methodist Church (Elgin) www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.