Carol Pruett Bradd

Carol Pruett Bradd, 70, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009. She was born on February 12, 1939, in Foosland, Ill., to the late Starlin and Flossie Pruett. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ernie Bradd; son, Jon (Susan) of Cloverdale; and grandson, Chris of Cloverdale. She is also survived by her sister, Jeanne Orcutt (Charlie) of Melvin, Ill.; and brothers-inlaw and wives, Glenn (Helen), Gene (Cleo), Earl, Bobby (Kathy), and Marvin (Karen), all of central Illinois; along with many Bradd nieces and nephews. Carol was active in high school sports officiating, having assisted her husband when he was commissioner of high school officials in the area for many years. She was a volunteer reader for Voice of the Blue Ridge, Radio Reading Service for 12 years. She was formerly a member of Bethany Christian Church in Roanoke and was currently a member of Mays Memorial United Methodist Church in Stewartsville. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Funeral Home in Vinton, Va., from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2009. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009, in the Mays Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Mickey White officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.