Pat Radford
Pat Radford, 73, of Louisiana died Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Louisiana with the Rev. Terry Cook officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Louisiana.
Visitation was from 4-7:30 p.m., Friday at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana.
Pat was born July 19, 1944 in Louisiana, the daughter of William Rhen and Mary Marie Love Copher. She married Donald Joe Radford Dec. 31, 1974 at Elmwood Presbyterian Church. He survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Kelly Henderson and wife, Elaine of Louisiana, Patrick Radford and wife, Becky of Centralia and Cory Radford and wife, Tiffany of Wentzville; grandchildren, Brandon Henderson and wife, Rachel, Kelsey Henderson, Cameron Henderson, Miranda Radford, Breanna Radford, Isaac Radford, Tatum Radford, Gabrielle Radford and Drew Radford; a sister Phyllis Calvin and husband, Jim of Louisiana; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Pat was born and raised in Louisiana, graduating from Louisiana High School in 1962 with honors and continued to serve her class as the reunion coordinator.
After raising her children, she graduated from Hannibal LaGrange College with an associates degree in early childhood education.
Pat was a woman of faith, attending the Elmwood Church.
During her working career Pat was an administrative assistant at Missouri Edison, a water office manager, worked Stark Brothers and Center Line. Her love for children lead her to a career with head start, as a Parents As Teachers educator and a mentor through the YMCA.
Pat enjoyed attending shows at the Wagon Wheel Opry in Frankford, as well as traveling to Branson. She was a devout St. Louis Cardinals and Louisiana Bulldogs fan and supporter.
Serving as pallbearers were Lance Calvin, Joe Calvin, Jerod Calvin, Jason Calvin, Junior Love and Thad Radford.
Memorials may be made to the Twin Pike Family YMCA, Headstart or the Bulldog Boosters.
Online condolences may be left at www.collierfuneral.com.
