DILLWYN, Feb. 5 – Virginia J. Therkildsen, 70, of Dillwyn, died Tuesday, February 3, 2004 in Lynchburg General Hospital.

<!– 1upcrlf2 –> Born in Elizabeth City, NJ, May 22, 1933, she was a daughter of the late John and Gertrude Breslin. Mrs. Therkildsen was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Chris W. Therkildsen; two sons and their wives, Chris W. and Christine Therkildsen of New Jersey and John A. and Karen Lee Therkildsen of Pamplin and four grandchildren, Erik, Dana, Jessica and Kevin.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Jeff Worley with burial following in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 6:30-8 p.m. at the church.

Those wishing to make memorials please consider the American Cancer Society, Rt. 4 Box 627, Appomattox, VA 24522.

Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, is in charge of arrangements.