Gratia Opal Carney French, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010, at the Hubbard Hospice House.

Surviving are her children, Steven of Hurricane, Robin of Charleston, and Rodney at home; four grandchildren, one step grandchild and ten great grandchildren.

Gratia was a member of the former Humphreys Memorial United Methodist Church in Dunbar.

At her request, she will be cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral service.

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts, too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.