Karen Bradford

Karen Ann Reynolds Bradford, 59, of Asheboro, died Monday, December 1, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, with a small informal service at 3:00 p.m. at Ridge Funeral Home.

Karen was born on August 2, 1966, in Polk Co., FL. Karen graduated from the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale earning an Associates Degree in art. She had a career spanning over 20 years working in orthopedics and sports medicine. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Karen had a big loving heart, being a grandmother for not just her grandchildren, but for others as well. She loved art, painting, reading, shopping, going to concerts, and traveling with family and friends. She will be remembered for her kind, giving and selfless personality and always helping anybody in need. As a last act of selflessness, Karen made the generous gift of life by being an organ donor.

Karen was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Allan Reynolds.

She is survived by her husband, Kenny Bradford of the home; daughter, Amanda Bradford Davis and husband Jeff of Asheboro; mother, Linda Roger Reynolds of Asheboro; sisters, Sherry Reynolds and husband Jimmy Wolf, Kelly Reynolds all of Asheboro; grandchildren, Beau Reaves, Darci Davis, Olyvia Davis, Sophia Davis; nephew, Joshua Reynolds; nieces, Skylar Reinoehl Nance, Jaclyn Cecil, Allison Morris; great nieces, Dixie Reynolds, Melody Reynolds, Simone Margaux Nance; uncle, John P. Rogers and wife Paulette; cousin, Katherine Rogers Nicholas; mother-in-law, Angie Bradford; sister-in-law, Janet Hawes (Danny); and brother-in-law, Eric Bradford.

Memorials may be made to Happy Hills Animal Foundation Inc., 3143 Happy Hills Drive, Staley, NC 27355; or to Randolph SPCA, 300 W. Bailey Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.