Watts Funeral Home | Union Point, GA

Obituary For Mary Lynne Breeding

Mary Lynne Gay Breeding was born in Eton, Georgia on April 20, 1932 and was the only child of Esther Nette and C. T. Gay.

After graduating from Emery Street School in the 11th grade, Mary enrolled into Clark College in Atlanta, GA. In 1952, she graduated from Clark with a Bachelor of Science in Education and later on that year she fell in love and married another Clarkite, William James Breeding, Sr. The following year, Mary began her teaching career in Greene County. That same year she gave birth to her daughter Katrina L. Breeding. Then six years later, she had her son, William James Breeding, Jr. She also received a Masters and sixth year certificate from the University of Georgia. During her teaching career, Mary received many professional honors such as Greensboro Teacher of the Year for years 68-69', 73-74', and 87-88'. She was also awarded with the State Home Economics teacher of the year in 81-82' and Local Star Teacher of the Year in 87-88'.

Mary was an active member in several honors and professional associations such as; the National Home Economics Association, the Georgia Home Economics Association, Georgia Vocational Teacher's Association, Georgia Teachers Educational Association and the Georgia Association of Educators and Retired Teachers. She was selected to be a member of the Education Honors Society.

For many years she was active in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She was a lifelong member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a charter member of the local chapter, Lake Oconee Area Alumnae.

Mary contributed numerous years of service to the youth of Greene County as an advisor to the Future Homemakers of America, Teens Taking Control, DelTeens and the Tri-Hi-Y.

As a member of Siloam Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years, she taught Sunday school classes and worked with the Vacation Bible School. She, like her mother, is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

In her free time Mary enjoyed sewing, decorating, ceramics, decoupage, flower arranging and shopping.

Preceding her in death was her husband William James Breeding, Sr.

She leaves behind her two children, Attorney Katrina L. Breeding and William James Breeding, Jr. (Vivian L. Breeding) Five grandchildren, Charles Breeding, Corrin Breeding, Kalyn Breeding, Aleeah Breeding, Vivian C. Breeding and one great grandchild, Akiyrey Breeding as well beloved caregivers, Cathy Rowland and Joann Jackson, cousins Kate Lynn Kemp and Roberta McClure and other relatives whom she loved dearly.

Guest Book

Hello Katrina, So sorry to read of your Mother's passing today while visiting Greensboro. She was a great lady and contributed so much to our community. Blessings and prayers. Sherry Caldwell Blackwood

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Such a wonderful woman who taught me some of the major things in life in Home Economics. Classy, elegant and an Angel - she will be truly missed

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May the family find comfort knowing there are others feeling the pain of saying farewell to someone so dear. . Mrs. Breeding was a very special person and loved by many. May she enjoy peaceful rest. Sending my condolences to the Breeding family. Helen Smith

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We are sorry for you lost and would like to send our condolences to your family. Mrs. Breeding was a woman of honor. She didn't talk much but when she did, you knew she meant business. She was our Home Economic teacher. She taught us how to bake and sew. May her legacy live on. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Lewis, Sr.

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We would like to extend our prayers and sympathy to the Breeding Family. As a former student of Mrs. Breeding, she was a great educator that helped build the academic pathways of her students. May the comfort of God help you through your time of sorrow. ---Felicia Rush and Family

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Mrs. Mary L. Breeding exemplified The personification of a woman. She was a Christian lady that was soft-spoken, mild-mannered and always dressed to the nine. She carried herself with dignity and portrayed the essence of a woman

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We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Harold Chester and the Chester family

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Sincere Condolences from the Jacksons, May the Love of God be with you and I pray you find comfort in His Word.

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Mrs. Breeding was the most wonderful Home Economics Teacher ever!! Soft spoken, patient and kind. Francis Graves

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What a wonderful person teacher and hostess she was

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So sad for your loss. Mrs. Breeding was a wonderful woman. Marie Boswell

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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