Virginia “Ginny” Pulliam Brazier, 72, passed away peacefully Monday, October 9, 2017, at her home in Hanover, Virginia. Ginny was born on June 30, 1945, in Richmond, VA, to Leonard Gordon and Mary Louise Pulliam. She is preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Gordon Pulliam Jr. Ginny is survived by her husband of 51 years, William Ellsworth “Bill” Brazier, a daughter, Donna Brazier Gibb, son-in-law, William “Todd” Gibb, grandson, William Bennett “Ben” Gibb, granddaughter, Ashley Louise Gibb, devoted sister-in-law, Charlotte Brazier Moore, nephew Mike Moore, and niece, Tina Moore, along with many other relatives and friends.
Ginny, with her friend, Sharon Brannagan, successfully founded and ran Let’s Cheer, Inc. for 25 years. She was also involved in and supported many athletics. Along with Bill, she coached the University of Richmond cheerleaders to a National Championship in 1997. She was also an active participant in the Mechanicsville Early Birds bowling league, leading to many awards with her teammates the “Love Birds”. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, Richmond Spiders, Virginia Tech Hokies, Oklahoma Sooners, and Dallas Cowboys. She was the #1 fan for her grandchildren in their little league activities.
A Celebration of Life for Ginny will be held Sunday, October 15, 2017, 11:30 am, at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA, in the Robins Room of the Robins Visitors Center. Special thanks to her providers from Bon Secours Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Our prayers are with you Bill and Donna and your family. Ginny was our dear friend and I loved traveling with her judging cheerleading. You all are dear friends and we will always continue to support each other. Love you and wish you the best. May your memories get ve you some peace.
Ginny was my across the street neighbor. A super person and always ready to help. She would take me to my appointments and to garden nurseries, orchid shows and any other events I wanted to attend. She was very talented in her work. Kept a great looking yard, lots of flowers
and a great cook too. Thanks you Ginny and god bless you.
So sorry for your loss. We can sure put our hope in the promises the bible gives us. There will be a resurrection. (John5:28,29) A wonderful time that we can welcome back our dear loved ones. A time when there will be no more sickness, sorrow, and death. ( Revelation 21:3,4) I hope these scriptures will bring you much comfort now and in the days to come.
Carol and I have been friends with Ginny for over 40 years. We deeply respect and loved her .When we received Bill's e-mail regarding Ginny's passing, we were in shock and overwhelmed with sadness. Bill and Ginny loved the Richmond Spiders, and Ginny made cheerleader outfits for very young Donna. She also made cheerleading uniforms for the UR cheerleaders. Love Bill and Ginny!
Dear Bill, Donna, and family, I am so very sorry for your sad loss. Bill, I'll never forget how you & Ginny welcomed Kristen & I into your lives and hearts to be life-long friends. I wish you strength, my friend, to get through the toughest days. I wish you peace so that you may cherish the beautiful memories that you have made together. Love & Prayers, Anne Winslow
I am forever grateful to my brother, Bill, for bringing my sister, Ginny, into my life. She had a smile that could light up a room and a heart that overflowed with love for everyone. She never met a stranger and could carry on a conversation with anyone. Ginny is not gone. She will live forever in the hearts and memories of all of us who love her dearly.
