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Rachel Victoria Broadhurst, age 70, of Camellia Drive, died Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Born in 1940 in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Addie Barber. Mrs. Broadhurst was the owner and founder of CENTURY 21 Broadhurst & Associates, Inc. and Barefoot Vacations Inc., a property management firm. Always supportive of local, state and national REALTOR activities, Rachel has served in many capacities over the years. She has been President of the local Board of REALTORS on three occasions, also President of the Myrtle Beach MLS Association, member of the Board of Directors, and Chairperson of various committees. On the State level; she was state Director plus Chairperson of many State committees and Boards. Rachel was honored as the Nation's Number 1 CRB professional when this National organization presented her with the CRB Pinnalce Award in 1996. Both the State of South Carolina and Myrtle Beach Board of REALTORS have honored her as "REALTORS of the Year" and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS presented her with the Omega Tu Roe Award for Service. Rachel believed that it has always been important to give back to the community that has given so much to her, in an attempt to fulfill this obligation, she has held these and other positions: Director, S.C. Easter Seals Society: President, Myrtle Beach Pilot Club; President and Chairperson, Horry County Cancer Society; Committee Chairperson, United Way; Director, Myrtle Beach; Chamber of Commerce; member of the Myrtle Beach Rotary Club and Board member of the Ocean View Memorial Foundation. In the civic areas, Rachel Broadhurst has been very active; councilperson of Myrtle Beach City Council 5 years and Mayor Pro Tempore 2 years. She also served as Chairperson of the Myrtle Beach Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustments and Air Base Redevelopment Commission and chairperson of the Rivoli Theater Group. Mrs. Broadhurst is survived by husband, James Broadhurst; sons, Jamie Broadhurst and wife Monica of Milan, Italy and Jeffrey Broadhurst of New York, NY; grandson, Richard Broadhurst of Milan, Italy and a brother, Richard Barber and wife Patricia of Matthews, NC. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Ocean View Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. An online guest book is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach chapel is in charge of arrangements.