Virginia Sadler Rhoads

Virginia Sadler Rhoads, age 80, loving wife for 64 years to Bruce “Eddie” Rhoads and daughter of the late Charles Louis Sadler and the late Nellie York Sadler, entered into eternal rest at her residence Wednesday, March 27, 2019. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Lauren (Nancy) Rhoads; grandchildren, Lara (Brandon) Bridges and Aron (Sabrina) Rhoads; great grandchildren, Skylyn Bridges, Alayna Bridges and William Blake Rhoads; two very special friends, Tammy Abercrombie and Yvonne Goff and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sons, Bruce, Jr. and James Charles Rhoads. She was born in Aiken, S.C. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Aiken, S.C. Her husband stated that she was a Navy wife having lived in California for 3 years. She was very talented and one of her best  known talents was baking Wedding cakes, as well as other goodies. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She shall be greatly missed by her family and all whose lives she touched during the 80 precious years that God granted her on this earth. Death cannot destroy precious memories, and she shall live on forever in the hearts of her loved ones. Earth’s loss is truly Heaven’s gain. A service, celebrating her life and homegoing, will be held at Bethel Baptist Church on Saturday, March 30, 2019  at 2pm, with Rev. Brancie Stephens and Rev. Bobby Grover officiating. The interment will follow at the Historic Graniteville Cemetery. The pallbearers will be Chris Rhoads, Michael Yonn, Keith Clerc, Kevin Blackwell, Brian Grover and Jason Grover. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening, March 29th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 140 Stoneridge Dr., Suite 210, Columbia, S.C. 29210.  Napier Funeral Home 315 Main Street. Graniteville SC, 29829 has been entrusted with these arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www. napierfuneralhomeinc.com