Virginia grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Putnam City Schools. Her first job was working in the office at Putnam City Schools, putting herself through college. She earned her Associates Degree in Elementary Education and worked as a second or third grade teacher at Putnam City until her retirement.
Virginia was ornery, stubborn, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She had a true servant’s heart and always put other people’s needs and feelings ahead of her own. She never met a stranger. She enjoyed many hobbies including sewing, needlepoint, word searches, and watching crime documentaries. Virginia also had a love of panda bears and collecting glassware. She loved coffee, any and all chocolate, and scrambled eggs and tomato soup. The thing that she enjoyed most, however, was making “Nana Blankets” for each new baby in the family.
Virginia, through her 30 years of teaching and her love for her family and friends, left a huge footprint in the lives of so many people and she will be forever missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bobby Jack Smith; son, Raymond Smith; and grandson, David Scott Smith.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Smith; son, Robert Smith; grandchildren, Desirae Smith and Deirik Smith; 3 great grandchildren, Erin, Ethan, and Emaree; as well as a host of adopted family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held 3pm Friday, February 7, 2020 at Bill Merritt Funeral Service, Bethany.
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