Resident of the Month

Congratulations Varina our Spotlight Resident!! Varina was born on January 21, in Pacolet, South Carolina (Spartanburg County). She shared a close family life with 2 sisters and a brother. After graduating from Pacolet High in 1962, she received her degree from Winthrop University in 1965.

While at Winthrop, a friend was involved in an automobile accident and agreed to meet with an insurance rep. Ted Bradberry, but then went to Varina’s room to say she was not sure she was ready to talk about the accident. “Don’t worry, I’ll go check him out.” Varina gave Ted a strict interview and assured her friend he seemed “very OK”. Ted invited Varina out the next week and that was the beginning of the next 56 years together. They were married in December 1965. They resided in Columbia, SC. Varina worked for Blue Cross helping to establish the new government program, Medicare, while Ted attended Law School at the University of South Carolina. In 1967, Varina started work for the  department of Army, engaged in resource management at Fort Jackson. Until retirement in 2009, she witnessed a very dynamic period for the Army including training for both Vietnam and Afghanistan wars.

She was active in her community and church; her hobbies include watching sports events, cross stitching, reading, bridge, and just getting together with friends and family.
When Ted passed away in 2022, Varina investigated senior community lifestyle and moved to Legacy Reserve – Simpsonville. “I love all my new friends, the family atmosphere shared with residents and staff. the activities, and the food.”