Juanita Davis Bradford Ely

Date of Death: February 16, 2026

Service Details

Her family will receive friends Monday, February 23, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene, 1221 Coon Hollow Rd., Three Rivers, with Pastor Rich Saunders officiating. She will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery.

Obituary Notice

Juanita Davis Bradford Ely

April 25, 1932 – February 16, 2026

Juanita Davis Bradford Ely, 93, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1932 in Marion, Michigan, to Ervin and Helen Davis.

Born Juanita Davis, she was raised with strong family values that guided her throughout her life. She first married George Bradford, who preceded her in death, and later shared her life with her beloved husband, Mr. Donald Ely.

Juanita was a woman of quiet strength, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was a long-time member of Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene, where her faith was steadfast and central to her life. Those who knew her remember a woman who could bring laughter with her subtle humor, yet remained deeply faithful, living her beliefs with consistency and grace.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Helen Davis; her husband, George Bradford; her son, Gary Bradford; her daughter, Brenda Miller; one brother; and two sisters.

She is lovingly survived by her husband, Mr. Donald Ely; her children, Rebecca Nash (Garth), David Bradford Sr., and Christy Freed (Bob); fourteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren who carry forward her legacy of love, faith, and devotion; and two brothers, Jerry and Roy Davis.

Juanita’s life was measured not only by the years she lived but by the generations she nurtured and the foundation of values and love she built. Her memory will remain a lasting blessing to all who knew her.

Additional Information

Donations in Juanita’s memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.

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