Loretta Pridemore

Loretta Pridemore, 90, of Mitchell, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Cedar Creek of Bedford. Born on July 27, 1935, in Orange County, she was the daughter of Lloyd Cleon and Melissa Ann (Carnes) Toliver. She married Wayne L. Pridemore on December 29, 1956, and he preceded her in death on July 27, 2009.

A 1953 graduate of Orleans High School, Loretta spent her life as a devoted homemaker. She was known for her quiet strength and the steady love she gave her family. She is survived by her children, Steven W. (Kimberly) Pridemore of Bedford, Brian R. Pridemore of Mitchell, and Cheryl A. (Mike) Landreth of Mitchell; her grandchildren, Jarod Pridemore, Greg Pridemore, Carman Cavezza, Dustin Pridemore, Ethan Pridemore, Allison Landreth, and Ashley Glotzbach; seven great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Doris Fancher and Nancy Jones, both of Orleans.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her siblings, Larry Toliver, Dorothy “Dottie” White, Jack Toliver, and Jim Toliver.