Vivian Hinshaw Bostick

GREENSBORO — Mrs. Vivian Hinshaw Bostick, 90, of Greensboro, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at Beacon Place.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 17, at College Place United Methodist Church, officiated by her pastor, Dr. Tom Herin. Interment will follow at Guilford Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m., prior to the service.

Mrs. Bostick was a longtime member of College Place United Methodist Church, where she had served as president of her Sunday School Class and chairperson of her Circle; she also was the recipient of a pin for Special Mission Recognition by the United Methodist Women. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved her family unconditionally.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Percy L. Bostick Jr.

She is survived by her two children, Percy L. "Skip" Bostick III, of Greensboro; and Carole Bostick Murphy of Humble, Texas; two sisters, Juanita Berrier of Greensboro and Carolyn Beeson of Winston-Salem; four grandchildren, Kenneth R. Murphy III and wife, Laurie, of Raleigh, Bradley Estes Murphy and Robert Bostick Murphy, both of Austin, Texas; and Michael Lewis Bostick of Chapel Hill; three great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Nicolas and Claire Murphy, all of Raleigh. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved.

For the last ten years, she was a resident of Friends Home Guilford, where she enjoyed many wonderful friendships.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Cone Palliative Care Unit as well as the management and the staff of Beacon Place for their guidance and support.

Memorial contributions may be made to College Place United Methodist Church, 509 S. Tate Street, Greensboro, NC 27403.

Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel are serving the family of Mrs. Bostick.

Offer condolences at www.forbisanddick.com