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On August 2, 2016, Virginia Grainger Breeden finally took her long anticipated trip to heaven at the splendid age of 90. Her life began in Mingo, North Carolina on November 14, 1925, born to Lorena Clyde Ferrell and George Washington Ferrell. She was a virtuous, devoted Christian who lived her life with unsurpassed beauty and grace. With a clear, direct connection to God, she started her days on her knees in fervent prayer. She lived and breathed faith and scriptures, and would quickly offer to pray for anyone in need. An active member of her church, she taught Sunday school in her younger years, drove to the food bank weekly to assist the church in providing food for the needy, and later loved being a greeter on Sunday mornings. She embraced joy every day, and despite any hardships she may have been going through, anytime someone asked her how she was doing, her immediate response was, "Exuberant!" A lover of God's word, she was quick to share her personal miracles and inspire others with her unwavering faith. With her humble, tender spirit, she led by example, and radiated spiritual wisdom everywhere she went. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, she wrote "Life's Precious Gems," which described her own powerful testimonies of God's work in her life. She also left a legacy of many spiritual journals full of scriptures and personal devotions. She spent her later years married to Harry Breeden, a kind and caring Christian, and counted it a privilege to care for him when he became ill. She was an accomplished seamstress, an exceptional writer, a seasoned gardener, and a competitive Uno player. She also enjoyed reading, horseshoes, Chinese checkers, word searches, and her golf cart. Her easy giggles and fits of laughter were beyond infectious, especially with knock-knock jokes, and her children clearly inherited her special sense of humor with a few twists of their own. The simple lessons she lived by: Thank God for everything. Be kind to all. Complain about nothing. PRAY. Her children, Mike, Chuck, Debbie, Sharon, and Carolyn can't wait to see her again in heaven where they know she's sitting near the throne of God, praising her Savior all the day long because, throughout her life, He truly was her story, He truly was her song. She had ten remarkable grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Knock-knock. Who's there? It's me, Lord. Welcome home, Virginia, my good and faithful servant. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ A viewing will be held at Goldfinch Funeral Home on Thursday, August 4, 2016, from 5:00-7:00 PM. A service will be held at Fountain of Life Ministries at 3065 4th Avenue, Conway, SC on Friday, August 5, 2016, at 11:00 AM with entombment to follow at Hillcrest Mausoleum officiated by Rev. Jerry Howell. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Fountain of Life Ministries at 3065 4th Ave, Conway, SC 29527 - (843) 488-3656. Special heartfelt thanks to Heather Grainger for her steadfast, unselfish commitment in taking such extraordinary care of "Nan" for the past several years. Please sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is serving the family.

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Virginia Grainger Breeden

November 14, 1925 - August 2, 2016