Daphne Bradshaw Denny, 89, of Willard has left this earthly life for a much greater eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her home-going took place on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

She was born February 1, 1925 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Jesse E. and Ommie Evans Bradshaw. She was predeceased by her husband, George Bryan Denny; daughter, Martha Lanier; twin sister, Dorothy Bradshaw; brothers, H.T. Bradshaw, Jesse J. Bradshaw and Refo Bradshaw.

Mrs. Denny was a life-long faithful member of Penderlea Assembly of God Church where she taught Sunday School for many, many years and served in Women's Ministry.

Surviving is her devoted son, Danny Denny and wife, Roxane of Watha; son-in-law, Randall Lanier and wife, Peggy of Wilmington; grandchildren, Randy Lanier and wife,Bonnie, Michael Lanier, Greg Lanier, Jacob Denny and wife, Lauren and Joshua Denny and wife, Amber; great grandchildren, Connor Lanier, Anna Catherine Denny, Hudson Denny, Geri Butner, Bekah Butner and Austin Butner, very special friends, Dallie Maready and Cherry Jones, both of Willard and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Daphne was a loving wife and caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a woman of uncommon character, beauty and grace, " an instrument of God's love on this earth." Being a friend to all, she was a gentle and loving presence to all who were blessed to know her. Daphne loved her Lord and was strong and steadfast in her faith. She lived her life to reflect God's unconditional love and always had a gentle smile and kind word for everyone. She was always positive, uplifting and quick to give fabulous hugs and kisses. Daphne was a great prayer warrior who believed in the power of prayer. She was known to pray for everyone she knew and would lift them up by name to the Lord. She was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever and wherever she was needed. Daphne will surely be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor Larry Belch and the Reverend Jennie Underwood officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, one hour prior the service at the funeral home and other times at Mrs. Denny's residence.

Memorial gifts may be given to Penderlea Assembly of God, 3880 NC Hwy 11, Willard, NC 28478.

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Funeral service will be at 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel.

Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, one hour prior the service at the funeral home and other times at Mrs. Dennyâ