Juel Deal Brafford, 87, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C.

Juel was born September 19, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late John Calvin Deal and Delia Wike Deal.

Juel was involved with secretarial work for most of her working career. She was of the Christian faith. She always enjoyed making flower arrangements for family members and loved to go to the beach.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Deal, Bernice Griffin, and Mildred Kerley; her brother, Shuford Deal; and her brothers-in-law, Bland Brafford and Larry Brafford.

Those left to cherish and honor Juel’s memories include her husband for over 60 years, Richard Delaney Brafford; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. James Smith will officiate. Burial will be in the Taylorsville City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Juel Deal Brafford.