Lyda Chesnutt Osborne

Lyda Chesnutt Osborne COLUMBIA, S.C. Lyda Chesnutt Osborne, 100, died of natural causes on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. Born in Big Stone Gap, Va., on Jan. 27, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Paul White and Minnie Mae Baker Chesnutt. Mrs. Osborne, wife of the late James Warren Osborne, was a longtime member of Beech Grove United Methodist Church in Bristol Virginia. She continued her membership at the church even after moving to Columbia several years ago. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and John Spurgeon; four grandchildren, David Spurgeon (Jackie) of Weston, Fla., Janie Adams (Doug) of Chapin, Bill Spurgeon (Janine) of Plano, Texas, Kathy Marsha of Columbia; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. The family sends special and heartfelt thanks to the management and staff of Forest Pines Retirement Home, as well as Ann Marie Anderson and her staff of "Caring For You" for the warm and loving care during Lyda's 13 years at Forest Pines. In addition, the family wishes to thank Amedisys Hospice and nurse, Laura Mize, for their special care over the last month. A graveside service will be held in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol Virginia, at a later date. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com