Virginia Lile

Virginia had such a full life, being raised in the depression many of her stories would reflect on the hardship as well as the creativity to make much of little resources at that time. Thus creating a very young determined women to set out with her husband, Arvie Lile, to discover the world. His work as a licensed electrician took them to all but a few states to work. She even said she was like a gypsy. This sense of adventure made her the person she was. Finally his retirement allowed them to settle back in Arkansas near family and fun. Once her great granddaughter was born, Morgan Alizabeth Brantley, The time to relocate to Kokomo was an easy decision . She loved to spend time with her and was known then as simple GREATIE. So many fun memories of being able to share activities with her family will always be an everlasting treasure.

Virginia had so many titles, mother, mammaw, Greatie, but most valued will always be wife, she was the love of her husband's life. He preceded her in death in 2001. Her interests were many, cooking, crafts, fishing, canning, gardening, lastly but not least her love and commitment to her grandson, Jeff Brown.

Final remarks so often heard from Virginia, Do the best with what you have to do with!

She is survived by her daughter Dianna Wilburn (Jerry), grandchildren; Jeff Brown and Aarin Brown (Chad Krisher, as well as his son Austin Krisher), and special nieces Alice Faye Nahas, Becky Lensing, and Darlene Ray all of Arkansas.

Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Arvie Lile, parents Sid and Annie Hurst, great granddaughter Morgan Brantley, as well as her brothers and sister.

A visitation for Virginia will be held Thursday January 2, 2025 from 11:00 to 1:00 PM at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo , Indiana 46902 followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM.