1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Linda Sue Bradford Taylor of Leeds, Alabama went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 17, 2024."Born October 29, 1947, in Pineville, WV, she was the last daughter of late Ira Robert and Mollie Ethel Burns Bradford.
"Linda met the love of her life and married George Wesley Taylor in 1969. She continued her devotion and love for him and was looking forward to the day to reunite their love in Heaven.
"Linda leaves behind her only child, Marlene Ethel with husband Greg Bigbee of Harvest, Alabama; her pride and joy; granddaughter, Mollie Kathryn; grandsons, Connor Dean with fiancée Olivia and Jerron with wife Alicia; four great-grandchildren, Elijah, Juliette, Mason and Enly; brother, Sid with wife Patty Bradford; sisters-in-law, Betty Bradford and Darice Bradford; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Linda retired from Kirkwood by the River Retirement and Assisted Living after twenty-five years of serving hundreds of residents. Even in her last days, she always talked about going back to work. She missed talking to the residents the most.
"Linda lived her life loving God and dreaming of the days walking the golden streets, praising Jesus and worshipping with no end. She loved to listen to joyous singing, praising our Savior, and watching many pastors in person and online.
"Linda was preceded in death by siblings, Carlos, Bill, Ira Jr, Franklin, Richard, Roy, Doug, Margie, Betty, Virginia, and Ozela."
1. Of Campbell, CA
1. Of Winnipeg, Canada
1. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Cecil C Brewster
Race White
Marital Status Single, without dependents (Single)
Rank Private
Birth Year 1923
Nativity State or Country West Virginia
Citizenship Citizen
Education Grammar school
Civil Occupation Unskilled occupations in extraction of minerals, n.e.c.
Enlistment Date 31 Mar 1944
Enlistment Place Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana
Service Number 35828693
Branch No branch assignment
Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Civil Life
Height 00
Weight 000"
2. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Cecil C Brewster
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Helen Louise Surratt
Spouse Gender Female
Marriage Date 1946
Marriage Place Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
3. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Cecil Clyde Brewster
Birth Date 24 Dec 1923
Birth Place Caretta, West Virginia
Death Date 18 Apr 1959
Death Place Jolo, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date 20 Apr 1959
Burial Place Big Creek, West Virginia
Cemetery Name Big Creek
Death Age 35
Occupation Miner
Race White
Marital Status Married
Gender Male
Residence Jolo, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name Byrd Brewster
Mother Name Carrie Bailey
Comments SSN 236-26-0520
FHL Film Number 800214"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brenda Goldy; 21 Aug 2008.
"PFC Cecil Clyde Brewster
Birth 20 Oct 1923
Death 18 Apr 1959 (aged 35)
Burial Big Creek Cemetery III
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 29208565"
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920; Ancestry.com Website,
"Name Hellen Louise Surratt
Birth Date 31 Aug 1928
Birth Place Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number 1928035741"
2. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Helen Louise Surratt
Gender Female
Spouse's Name Cecil C Brewster
Spouse Gender Male
Marriage Date 1946
Marriage Place Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
3. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Helen Louise Brester [Helen Louise Surratt]
Birth Date 30 Aug 1928
Birth Place Virginia
Death Date 12 Feb 1961
Death Place Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date 15 Feb 1961
Burial Place Big Creek, West Virginia
Cemetery Name Big Creek
Death Age 32
Race White
Marital Status Widowed
Gender Female
Residence Raysal, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name Boyd Surratt
Mother Name Sarah Surratt Pauley
Comments Mrs. Cecil
FHL Film Number 800215"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brendy Goldy; 21 Aug 2008.
"Helen Louise Surratt Brewster
Birth 30 Aug 1928
Virginia, USA
Death 12 Feb 1961 (aged 32)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Big Creek Cemetery III
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 29208950"