Virginia L. Randall

“Ginny”

Virginia Lee Randall, 87, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2010. Ginny is survived by her children: Sue Schanze and her son-in-law Bob, Sandy Andreessen and her son-in-law Dean, Richard and her daughter-in-law Cecilia; 10 grandchildren: Michelle, Michael, Mark, Jeff, Steven, Jon, Aaron, Allison, Kimberly, and Kyle; 9 great-grandchildren: Halley, Bryce, Madison, Reagan, Bradley, Colby, Gunnar, Riley, and Makayla; her brother, Bill and his wife Cheryl, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by the children of her late husband, Leonard: Lynda and her husband Denny; Karen; Cordell and his wife Kirkku, and 12 grandchildren: Greg, Marcie, Joshua, Natalie, David, John, Raymond, Christopher, Leonard, Corey, Mia, and Leonard.

Ginny was born in Concordia, Kansas where her Dad worked on the railroad and still found time to coach youth baseball. Ginny loved to be a part of anything her Dad did. She considered herself her Dad’s “boy” until brother Bill was born. Ginny moved to Miltonvale, Kansas where she finished high school and junior college. It was there that she met and fell in love with Del Fessenden. They were married in 1943. Del enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Castle AFB in 1958. Ginny was involved at Central Presbyterian Church teaching Bible School, helping with the youth, and attending women’s bible studies.

She was a homemaker, a den mother, and a seamstress. She loved to wallpaper and upholster. She also took up golf and loved to be out on the golf course.

After 27 years of marriage, Del and Ginny divorced. Ginny became a teacher’s aide at McSwain School for 20 years, where she loved working with children. In 1974, she married Leonard Randall, embracing his family and being quickly embraced by them. While attending the Methodist Church, she served at the UMW’s estate sales, Habitat for Humanity, and Emmaus.

Ginny became a Christian as a child. Because of her close relationship with Christ, she impacted many lives with her generosity and love.

Visitation will be Friday, December 17, 2010 from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 20th and Canal Streets.

Donations may be made to Hinds Hospice, P.O. Box 763, Merced, Ca 95341.

Arrangements under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, Merced, CA.