Louise Radford

Bartow- Louise Rhoden Radford, 87, died Tues, Jan 1, 2008, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of complications of a stroke. A native of Lake Buffum, FL, Mrs. Radford was a lifelong resident of the Lake Buffum and Bartow area. She was a member of the Lake Buffum Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband: J. L. "Luke" Radford of Bartow; son: Johnny L. Radford of Fredricksburg, VA; 2 brothers: Rev. Carroll Rhoden & Richard Rhoden, both of Lake Buffum; 4 sisters: Ilena Dawes of Lake Buffum; Frances Anderson of Lake Wales; Ruby Lemucke of Ocala; Zara Fowler of Fort Meade; 1 grandchild & 2 greatgrand children. Family will receive friends Thurs, Jan 3, 6-8 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 E. Main St, Bartow. Services will be held Friday, Jan 4, 10 AM at Lake Buffum Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 809 S Florida Ave, Lakeland 33801. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com