Zadie B. (Brown) Bragg of Rockford departed this earthly journey Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born November 10, 1935 in Prescott, Arkansas to R.D., Sr and Lenora (Charles) Brown. Zadie accepted Christ at a young age, uniting with Sweet Home Baptist Church. Zadie moved to Rockford during her teen years and joined Providence Baptist Church in 1955.

Over the years, Zadie was employed at multiple factories in the Rockford area before retiring. She often spoke of the wonderful friends she made while working at Twin Disc. For many years Zadie was the babysitter for multiple children and a foster parent through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. During her years at Providence she participated on the Nursing Unit, Kitchen Committee and the Mothers Board.

Survivors include her loving family: daughters, Vicki (Micheal) Bragg-Weatherspoon, Andrell (Brent) Bragg-Shaw, and Karen Hill; sons, Steven, Timothy (Amanda), and John Bragg; god child, Quo-Shayla (Albert) Riley; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grand children and 1 great-great grandchild; Uncle, Verner (Etta Pearl) Brown; many cousins, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; four brothers, Ira, Alonzo, Eddie Ray and R.D Brown; Son, Rondy L. Bragg; and Life Companion Benjamin "Billy" Rawlings.

Celebration of life will be held 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Providence Baptist Church 2209 Clifton Ave.