Virginia Ann (Slayton) Gregory, age 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Virginia was born in Kaufman County on November 14, 1933, to her mother, Lorena Slayton, and her father, Marvin D. Slayton. Virginia was part of a large and close-knit family where she was one of twelve children.
When Virginia graduated high school, she moved to Dallas and began secretarial school. She started her career as Executive Secretary at the T.D. Humphrey Oil Company, where she worked for several years. She also worked for the Athletic Department at Southern Methodist University.
Virginia was a mother to her only daughter, Rhonda Mince. She raised her with love and devotion in Dallas. She married her sweetheart, Glynn Gregory, in 1968. They spent a further 42 years happily married and had a beautiful life together. Virginia belonged to several organizations where she enjoyed playing tennis, water and snow skiing and dancing. Glynn and Virginia were active in the Southern Methodist University football community. They also enjoyed volunteering at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Virginia was a loving mother and grandmother. She especially loved her role as Nana.
She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Mince; her three grandchildren, Jennie and Joey Hoffman, Kelly and Shanda Hill, Hayley Mince; and her five great-grandchildren, Kason, Karson and Kaden Hill, and Tristan and Connor Hoffman. Additionally, she is survived by her siblings, Jimmy Slayton, Bill Slayton, June Lanier and Sherry Slayton Hennesy.
A funeral service for Virginia will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX, 75225, followed by a reception until 4:00 PM.
In honor of Virginia, donations may be made to the Texas Scottish Rite - https://scottishriteforchildren.org/
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Sparkman-Hillcrest.com for the Gregory family.
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