Travis Funeral Chapel

Cheryl Lynn Bradley

Cheryl Lynn Bradley, age 56, of Atlanta, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Born July 23, 1964, in Kirksville, Cheryl was the youngest daughter of P. J. and Virginia (Robinson) Simpson. A 1982 graduate of Chillicothe High School and a 1988 graduate of the University of Missouri, Cheryl made close friends in school that lasted her entire lifetime. A pop culture lover, Cheryl was an avid reader of more than 15,000 books ranging from romance to science fiction as well as biographies, mysteries, comics, cookbooks, and Stephen King. She enjoyed iconic films featuring Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, and Judy Garland, as well as classic TV shows ranging from Star Trek to All My Children. Musically, she loved the Beatles and knew most songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80’s, attending concerts that included Shaun Cassidy, Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, and Paul McCartney. A legendary scrapbooker, she personally met the Bay City Rollers and shared her collection of fan memorabilia. Cheryl knew her way around the kitchen, delighting family and friends with her specialties that included Irish soda bread, beef stroganoff, spaghetti, and homemade lasagna.

Cheryl often said that her greatest accomplishment was her son David Partlow of Fargo, North Dakota. She said the best decision she ever made was marrying the love of her life, husband Bryan Bradley on March 20, 2002.

Cheryl is survived by husband Bryan, son David, mother Virginia, and sister Cathy. Her father P.J. and beloved brother Donnie preceded her in death. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials in memory of Cheryl may be made to: Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church Street, La Plata, MO 63549.