Willie Radford Obituary
Willie Lee "Billie" McCullough Radford passed away November 3, 2025 at the age of 99. She was born September 11, 1926 to the late William Franklin McCullough and Mary Etta McCullough.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny A. Radford, Sr.; daughter, Barbara Radford Ware; son-in-law, Richard L. Ware and John A. Radford, Jr; grandson, John "Heitz" Radford and twelve siblings.
She is survived by her nieces, Ann Kitchens, Joyce Crowe and Sherri Radford; nephew, Andy (Randy) Harris along with a host of other nieces, nephews and extended family and special friend, Lucille Cole.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at New Live Oak Cemetery with Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home of Selma directing. There will be no visitation - please meet at the cemetery.
2900 Citizens Pkwy Alabama Highway 22 North, Selma, AL 36701
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