Ms. Styna Rebecca Broadnax, born December 14, 1925, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on September 18, 2018. She was born and reared in Blackshear, GA and completed her academic requirements for graduation at Lee Street High School. She always was interested in learning new things. She studied to be a certified nursing assistant and ventured into learning to use a sewing machine. She had various employment opportunities but found herself opting to work and care for several Blackshear families throughout the years. She was forced to quit working at the tender age of 80.
At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior for a lifetime of service at
Scott’s Chapel Untied Methodist Church. She loved her home church. She made the decision to stay involved in supporting the Church activities in any capacity. She chaired one of several
committees that encouraged ministry support. In her leisure time, she enjoyed life and
participated in two community based social clubs. When it was her responsibility to host her
friends, she went all out to make sure it was enjoyable time. She was an avid bargain shopper.
Throughout her stay in metro Atlanta with her children, she never complained about the health challenges she faced. She would sing many songs as she journeyed through life. Particularly, the song “I Won’t Complain” was a favorite, and “What the world needs now is love.” Her hope was that love would grow among her family and the world. She was a kind, gentle soul and will be truly missed by her family and all those she encountered. To God be the glory!
She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Lillie Surrency, her three siblings, Mattie Kennedy, Henry and Harvey Surrency.
She married the late Welborn Broadnax and to that union six children were born. Priscilla
(George) Wright, Decatur, GA; Sheila Way, St. Mary’s, GA; Myra Steede, Decatur, GA; Cheryl
Saunders, Stone Mountain, GA; Dexter (Althea) Broadnax, Snellville, GA; and Gail (Steve)
Fuller, Blackshear, GA. Those also left to cherish her memory are 17 grandchildren, 27 great
grand-children and 1 great, great grandchild also nieces and nephews, cousins and sorrowing
friends.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 24th, at the funeral home, 505 Ware
Street, Blackshear.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, September 25 th at Scott Chapel United Methodist
Church, 420 Hwy Ave., Blackshear.
The cortege will assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the Comfort Inn, 155 Main Street, Blackshear.
Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc.