Willie Beatrice Bradley of Rock, Island, IL departed this earthly life August 11, 2021. She was born December 25, 1929 in Fayette, Alabama the daughter of Jahue and Annie Mae Stowe. Willie lived 12 years in Rock Island after leaving Rockford. She married Donald Bradley in Rockford, she preceded her in death. Willie was a member of Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church serving as a Mother of the church. She attended schools in Fayette, Alabama.

Willie leaves to cherish many loving memories, daughters Verrita Bailey and Tonya Jelks; sons, Jonathan Bailey and Ernie Jelks; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Jones, Shelia Moore and Melba Mills; brothers, Billy Wayne Stowe and Fabian Moore; sister in law Joyce Stowe a host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, three sisters, Lillie Davis, Nettie Moore, Verdie B. Bailey; brother Joe , Ben,  Sampson and Eddie Stowe.

Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service.