Bertha Bradshaw, 86, of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, July 24, 1993, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center.

She was born at McClure, Ill., July 30, 1907, daughter of Edmond Gearing and Melinda Goodman Gearing.

She was married to Frank Bradshaw. He preceded her in death.

She was a member of the McClure Pentecostal Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Velma Chance, of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; a sister, Iva Emmons of McClure; four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, and four sisters.

Service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Ford & Sons Sprigg Street Chapel, with the Rev. Greg Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery at McClure.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.