Annie L. Bradford

March 2, 1942 - January 1, 2021

Annie Lillian (Snook) Pickett Bradford was born March 2, 1942, in Vaughn, Mississippi to Eunice Pickett and Sam Brooks both preceded her in death. She was raised in Mississippi by her late grandparents Willie and Winnie Pickett. Ann graduated from Linwood High in Vaughn, MS. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist church. She retained her faith in God all of her life and graciously cherished her relationship with him. She moved to St. Louis when she was around 21 and worked various jobs. She was later employed at the General Motors plant in St. Louis in 1976. There she met the love of her life, George E. Bradford. In 1981 they were transferred to the GM plant in Bowling Green, Ky., where she worked in Trim until her retirement in March of 1993. George and Ann united in holy matrimony on August 3, 1985. She became a member of State Street Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Pastor Freddie L. Brown in August 1997. Ann was a devoted member and loved her church. She was president of the usher board until health issues required her to step down. Then she became president of the Pastor Aide Committee. She also was the 1st State Usher Auxiliary Treasurer. There’s no way you couldn’t see that she was a sharp dresser, especially on Sunday’s when she wore her suits and matching hats to church. But at the top of the list of her enjoyments was the love for her family and her passion for cooking that everyone enjoyed. Ann passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2021. Ann leaves to cherish her loving memories her devoted husband, George, daughter, Kathy (Chester) Motley, St. Louis, MO, four sons, Willie (Torinda) Pheal, Louisville, KY, Maurice Pheal, Bowling Green, KY, Tyrone Pheal, St. Louis, MO and Antonio (Catrina) Walker, Nashville, TN. 12 Grandchildren, Keisha, Tyrica, Candice, Tanarrio, Toshia, Markita, Maurice Jr., Latricia, Kayla, Michael D., Arius, and Tyra. 18 great-grandchildren. Sisters, Annie Griffin, Chicago, Ill, Juanita (William) Hicks, Rosalind Thomas both St. Louis, MO, and Claudine (T.C.) Moore of Benton, MS. Loving Uncle, Willie Pickett, Chicago, Ill. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son