Joann Bradford, 78, of Midland went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.Joann was born on July 19, 1935 in Shamrock, Texas to Gene and Alma Shaffer. She was an independent, successful business woman for many years. She is survived by her sisters, Wanda Jean McLaughlin of Claude, Texas and Virginia Gage Romo of Lubbock, Texas, and two children, D’Anna Bradford of Midland, Texas and Victor Eugene Bradford of Mesa, Arizona.Preceding her in death are her parents, Gene and Alma Shaffer, and brother, Bobby Mac Shaffer.Memorial services honoring Joann will be held on Monday, June 2, 2014, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel at 1:00pm with Chaplain Bill Billett officiating.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com,