Bertha “Josephine” (Vickers) Breedlove, 88, of Alkol was carried by angels to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She had been in Hubbard Hospice House for one week.
She was born in Seth to the late Ray and Bell (Hale) Vickers on December 31, 1924. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rodney Breedlove; sister, Mark Harvey, and brother, Chester Vickers.
Surviving are her children, Pat (Roger) Holley, David Joey (Star) Breedlove, and Cindy Saul all of Alkol; brothers, Edward (Garnet) Vickers, and Richard Vickers; sisters, Jean Pauley and Carol Matthews; eight grandchildren, Steve (Brianna) Breedlove, Rodney (Angie) Holley, Darren (Mollie) Holley, Leslie Clark, Amanda (Gibby) Gibson, Davey Breeedlove, Marty Saul and Candace (Steve) Kreutzer; nine great grandchildren, David Todd Nunn, Hannah Lilly, Taylor Breedlove, Allen Grimmet, Sarah Holley, Caleb and Noah Gibson, Logan and Landon Holley; and four great great grandchildren.
Granny was a member of Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church and the Church Quilting Ladies, Mission Society and also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She worked hard all of her life and raised her family in a Christian home.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, September 6th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Jimmy Lawrence and Darrell Searls officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home with the Eastern Star Service at 7:00 pm.
Deepest sympathy to this family, especially Joey and Star – my friends since Duval High – may you find comfort in each other as your mom completes her journey in life. May she rest in the comfort of Heaven.
With much love. Brenda
Sorry to hear about your loss Joey and Star and the rest of the family. Will keep you in my prayers.
So sorry to hear this, I knew Bertha from way back and most of her family, words cannot express how I feel. I will be praying for the family that God will give a measure of comfort.
Granny, as I have come to know her through her grandson Darren, my son-n-law, is such a wonderful christian example of what we as women should strive to be. She was loved and respected by all her family and all that knew her. May God give comfort to the family as only he can.
I’ve known and loved Josephine, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren for some time. My heart goes out to you at this time. May the Lord comfort you at this time. Love Lillian
I remember Josephine very well, and her daughter Cindy. My grandmother (Margaret Clark) was sister to Belle, Josephine’s mother. My heart goes out to all of the family. I know from experience this is a very, very sad time for all of you. Your loss will be felt for along time. The only comfort in a time like this is knowing you will meet again on Heaven’s shore.
PS: My parents are Bethel and Martina Clark.
The angels delivered and Our Lord and Savior was there to receive her with open arms. She was a very special lady that will always be remembered. Praying that the family receives the power of strength to endure this great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I am praying for your entire family during this time of great loss. May God comfort you during the weeks and months to come.