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Priscilla Rader Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Priscilla Rader, age 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away at home, Monday afternoon, February 22, 2016 after a long, brave battle with cancer. At her side was her loving husband John; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Rodney Smith; and niece, Angie Martin. Priscilla was dedicated as one of Jehovah's Witnesses at a young age and remained faithful throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and John DeJulio; and brother, Donald DeJulio, all of Montrose, Colorado. Priscilla is survived by husband of 44 years, John Rader; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Rodney Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Carol DeJulio, Fremont, California; sister-in-law, Frances DeJulio, Montrose, Colorado; sister-in-law and husband, Mary and Mark Dufala; and other nieces, nephews and special friends too numerable to mention.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016, 4:00 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1702 Harris Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37924; Joe McLemore and Al Fuller officiating.
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Lucky Haynes
March 29, 2018
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Radar family. May God rest her soul in eternal peace and tranquility.
janice littlejohn
March 4, 2016
We our so sorry for your loss and you both will hold a part in our Harts forever the littlejohn and Nance family.
roger miller
February 28, 2016
please accept my deepest sympathy
Jim & Debby Coker
February 27, 2016
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife. Jehovah will call soon and she will answer like so many of our loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
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Rita Robinson
February 26, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss always Rita Robinson
February 26, 2016
Dear Bro John sent message but for some reason my Agape Helen Dufala
Dayton Tn. didn't go through
February 26, 2016
My Dear Bro. John, Sorry for your (temporary) loss.You and ALL Families involed are in my prayers.Thanks for rescurrection hope and(1Tim:19) the real life ahead. Priscilla is st peace and rest.
Sylvia Parkey
February 26, 2016
Condolences to the RADER family. Think about you often .Years ago PRICELLA STUDIED WITH ME. Will always remember that.
Tammie and David Grantham
February 26, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Soon we will be reunited with our loved ones.
Paulette Robinson
February 25, 2016
John, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I really enjoyed our times together when I was in Knoxville. May Jehovah comfort you during this time. As the days and weeks pass, may you continue to feel comforted by wonderful memories and the love and support of family and friends.
He brings back beautiful flowers year after year; how much more beauty will we see when he brings back our loved ones!
Tish & Heath Harper
February 25, 2016
Priscilla and you have been part of my and my family's lives since I was a little girl. She will be missed very much in our weekly interactions and in the congregation. Jehovah knows your pain however, and very soon will set matters like these straight. Until that time comes, stay close to Him and to your congregation, who will be there for whatever support you, Heather and Rodney need.
Our Christian love and sympathy are with the Rader family....during this most difficult time.
Burl Mcmahan
February 25, 2016
So sorry John I know she will b missed but not 4 long john 5 28 the mcmahans
Peggy Johnson Jackson
February 25, 2016
John and family,
So sorry for your loss. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4
Angie Human
February 25, 2016
Sorry for your loss!
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