Breeding, Helen Edwards Naff

Helen Edwards Naff Breeding, 86, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 4, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Cliffie Edwards; her two husbands, the Rev. J.T. Naff and the Rev. Tom Breeding; brothers, Dudley, Herman, Everett, and Alva; and, sisters, Lula, Eva, Nellie, and Ann.

She is survived by her children, Sandra Wymer and husband Richard, Ronnie Naff and wife Regina, and, Vicki Jo Duncan and husband Billy Joe, brother, George Edwards, Jr.; sisters, Elsie Alderman and Coreen Martin; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; stepson, Tommy; stepdaughter, Revonda; two stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces; and nephews.

Helen was born on December 2, 1922 in Laurel Ridge, Va. She retired from Hubbell Lighting. She was a wonderful Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother.

A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2 p.m. from the graveside at St. Matthews Cemetery with her grandson, Pastor Jason Naff officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 5, 2009 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Foundation. The Breeding family is being served by Horne Funeral Service.

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