CAROLYN SHADDIX

Obituary of CAROLYN SHADDIX With a breath as soft as a summer breeze, Carolyn Virginia "Ginger" Galbreath Shaddix, left this earth to celebrate eternal life with her Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Please join us as we celebrate her accomplishments on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 2:00 followed by a dessert social at the Astor Baptist Church located at 24731 Ann Street Astor, Fl 32102. Her favorite music will play beginning at 1:30. Ginger was born July 17, 1935 to Marko Andrew Galbreath and Elle Lel Spencer Galbreath in Sanford, Florida. In 1948, she met James E. Shaddix and became "Sweethearts" with him at the age of 13. After graduation from Mainland High School, she married James and became his "Pretty Lady" on December 28, 1953 at the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach. She was the proud mother to five children, James (Lucy) Shaddix, Carolyn (Jim) Gardinier, Sandy (Sam) Talluto, Sunny (Lindsey) Brutus, Bill (Ginny) Shaddix. She was "Ma Ginger" to 26 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, "Miss Ginger" to countless children of the Daytona Beach and Astor areas, and "Friend" to all who knew her. Ginger was a strong woman of Faith and believed in the celebration of life through service, so early on she dedicated herself to making this world a better place for children. She was actively involved in extra-curricular activities at the local schools both through her children and her work and never missed an event if her children were participating. She spent 26 years with the City of Daytona Beach Parks and Recreation Department, serving first as a Playground Supervisor and moving through the ranks to Project Manager and then Director before she retired in 1990 and moved to Astor, Florida. After retirement, Ginger continued to serve in her new community through the Youth Ministry at the Astor Baptist Church with an extra special focus on Vacation Bible School. She was an active member of the Kiwanis International of Astor, and the Astor Community Association. She and her husband, James, were honored to receive the Community Spirit Award last year for their contribution and commitment to the betterment of the Astor Community. Ginger is pre-deceased by her loving parents Marko and Ella Galbreath, "second" mother, Ann Galbreath, brother, Dr. Mark Galbreath, and sisters, Barbara Kennedy and Joyce Millikan. Ginger is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, James, her five children and their families, brother Jim (Sarah) Galbreath, sister in law, Emily Galbreath, brother in law, Bill (Nancy) Shaddix, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. "Sleep sweet, "Pretty Lady!" Services A celebration of life will be held 2PM, Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Astor, FL. Memorials In lieu of flowers and as a legacy to Ginger's continuous service, please honor her wishes by directing donations in Ginger's name to Cornerstone Hospice (2445 Lane Park Road - Tavares, FL 32778) or the First Baptist Church of Astor Vacation Bible School (24731 Ann Street Astor, Fl 32102).

CAROLYN SHADDIX

July 17, 1935 - March 9, 2011