Lucille Walker Radford, 101, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Cherokee Indian Hospital.

She was born on December 31, 1921, in Swain County to the late William McKinley Walker and Amanda Catt Walker. She attended Bryson City Church of God. Prior to moving to Cherokee, she attended Mooresville Church of God, where she was a member and spent many years teaching children’s church. She was a dedicated wife, mother and faithful servant of the Lord. Lucille enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and she enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert William Radford; sisters, Edna Long (“Katie”), Inez Seay, and Jessie Howard; brothers, George Walker, Jack Walker and Gene Walker; and grandson, Jason W. Radford. She is survived by her children, Bill Radford (Marcia) of Cherokee, Terry Radford (Paula) of Cleveland, Lindsay Radford (Judy) of Mooresville, Robin Radford (Donna) of Cherokee, and Tiffany Tschudi (Ryan) of Missouri; sisters, Polly Markley, Maxine Lambert, and Alyne Dixon; numerous loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Bryson City Church of God with Rev. Marty Pressley and Rev. Donnie Wise officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bryson City Church of God in Bryson City and on Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 17, at Salisbury National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Bryson City Church of God (Missions), 1027 Toot Hollow Road, Bryson City, NC 28713. In lieu of flowers, please consider house plants or memorial donations.

Crisp Funeral Home, Bryson City, and Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, are serving the Radford family.