This is my cousin JD Spradling. Thought you might be interested as Vernie was
his sister. Also, it tells a little history. I looked at the Brantley, Spradling website
and couldn't find her obituary. I thought you had placed it on the website.

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04/29/2003) Gene Spradling was born on August 9, 1928, in Picher, Oklahoma, to Sidney Ernest and Edith Pearl Spradling. He passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on April 24, 2003. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and was a distinguished veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired in 1972 after 26 devoted years as a Senior Master Sergeant. Gene is survived by his wife, Jo A. Spradling; brothers, Deward, Fred, Sidney and Charles Spradling; daughters, Jean, Susan, and Sandra; twin sons, Steven and Thomas; and 13 grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2003, at Cook- Walden Forest Oaks Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2003, with Reverend Barry Chinn officiating. Interment to follow at Cook- Walden Capital Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or charity of your choice.