Bobbi Jo (Pickering) Bradford

Bobbi Jo (Pickering) Bradford, 50, of Perrysville, entered into her Heavenly home on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Visitation will be held at Kruger Funeral Home, 10 E. Williams Street, on Friday, June 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Frank Wright officiating. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery.

Bobbi Jo was born on August 3, 1975, in Danville, IL to Michael Pickering and Karen Wright. She was raised in Covington, IN and graduated from Covington High School in 1994. A gifted softball player, she played high school and recreationally while earning spots on several All-Star teams. She was also a cheerleader all through middle school and up to her Sophomore year. 

Bobbi Jo began her career in healthcare as a CNA at The Waters of Covington and later worked in several roles at Williamsport nursing home.

Her strong work ethic led her to spend several years as a Server at Big Boy Restaurant, a Manager at Willy’s and a Bartender at Sam’s Pub in Cayuga. She knew many regulars by name and remembered their favorite orders.

Wild at heart and free-spirited, Bobbi Jo loved to laugh, enjoy good music, and spend time with friends. Compassionate and kind, she had a love for animals especially their dog Penny. 

She also enjoyed boating on the river, gardening, tending her flowers, and caring for her yard, a green thumb she inherited from her mother.

In 1994, Bobbi Jo married Steve Kovacic, her high school sweetheart. Together they raised their two sons Laine and Dalton.  Later in life, she married her soul mate, William “Bill” Bradford on March 31, 2017. She was the love of his life.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Bill and their dog Penny; her son, Dalton Kovacic (Marissa); two grandchildren, Payson and Axle; four sisters, Angie Bowling, Jenni (Brock) Slavik, Kassi (Matthew) Griffis, and Dusti (Chad) Avery; one brother, Jon Covault (Crystal Smith); a sister-in-law Nicole (Nikki) Rahm, two stepsons, Shade and Jimi Bradford; her stepmother, Sue Pickering, her in laws Bob and Linda Spicer and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bobbi Jo was preceded in death by her father, Michael Pickering; her mother, Karen Wright; her stepfather, Greg Covault; and her son, Laine Kovacic.

Memories and messages of condolence may be left on the Kruger Funeral Home & Crematory Facebook page or at www.krugercoanpape.com.

Donations in memory of Bobbi Jo can be made to Go Fund Me at: Bobbi Jo Bradford Memorial

After the service, you are welcome to join the family at Elliot’s Satellite for a light dinner: 2001 E Main St. Danville.

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