Willadean McLaughlin, 77, of Leeds, Alabama, went to be with our Lord on October 14th, 2024. Willadean was born on August 23rd, 1947 to Thurman M. Craddock and Ida Lee Craddock. A lifelong lover of animals, Willadean had a soft spot for her furry friends, treating them like the valuable family members they were. She enjoyed bird watching, and had a happy life with her husband, Bitt. Willadean was preceded in death by her husband Bitt, brothers Arlis (Connie) Craddock, Carl Frank (Geraldine) Craddock, Thurman (Bo) Craddock, Joe D. (Becky) Craddock, and sister Betty Vickers. She is survived by her nephew, Christopher A. Craddock, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held on Saturday October 19, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 AM from the Chapel of Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds, Alabama with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
