Mary Katherine Bradford, 88, of Scotland, MD passed away peacefully on September 15, 2015 at St. Mary's Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. Born March 17, 1927 in Washington, DC she is the daughter of the late Harry Francis Flanagan and Katherine Edna Abbott.

She moved to St. Mary's County in 1989 and was the beloved wife of the late Melville M. Bradford who preceded her in death in 1971.

Mary Katherine is survived by her son, Melville H. Bradford (Nancy) of Forest, VA and daughter, Mary K. Bradford (Kitty) of Scotland, MD. She was the grandmother of James Bradford (Crissy) of Drums, PA and Russell Bradford (Samantha) of Bryans Road, MD. She also leaves three great grandchildren: Chloe, Connor, and Caelan Bradford of Drums, PA. She is survived by her siblings; Jane Walmsley of Brooksville, FL, Evelyn Medlar (Bob) of Stevensville, MD. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister Gina Denell and brother, Pat Flanagan.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Joe Orlando officiating at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or St. Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.