Diana Jessica Bradley

     Diana Jessica Bradley, age 78, of Alma, MI passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, with her faithful husband and loving sons by her side.
      Diana was born in Carson City, MI on December 4, 1948. Growing up in St. Louis, MI, she followed her dad everywhere he went, whether it was the woods, to town or simply sitting in his lap to watch TV. In December of 1966, she met the love of her life, Dean Bradley, on a blind date. They married in February of 1968, and had two sons. She held many jobs before retirement with her most cherished roles at the Alma College Library and later in the Alumni Office at the Masonic Home. These careers played to her favorite activities of reading, traveling and meeting people from all walks of life. Diana also loved quilting and learning from and alongside her friends on different projects over the years. Her efforts to learn more complicated quilting techniques was just one example of her commitment to being a lifelong learner. Later in life, after her sons were grown, she pursued higher education through Alma College. Diana also had a love of dogs and several were privileged to be in her care over the years.
      Diana is survived by her husband, Dean Bradley; sons, Scott [Melissa] Bradley and Matthew [Danielle] Bradley; grandchildren: Hudson, Olivia, and Owen; sister-in-law, Sharon Bartshe, and her sister, Carol [Al] Evey. She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Cale and Goldie Bartshe, and her brother Cale Bartshe.
      A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., with a light luncheon to follow, on May 28, 2026, at His Place, 200 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801.
       In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Children’s Advocacy of Alma (https://childadvocacy.net/) or the Alma Church of God (https://almacog.org/give). Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Alma, Michigan.