Virginia was born and raised in Chattanooga. She was a devoted and faithful member of Tyner Church of Christ and was currently employed as a Registered Nurse at Orange Grove Center. She was a graduate of City High School and the Baroness Erlanger School of Nursing. She had retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield as an on-site review nurse and auditor. She had also worked as a nurse at Humana Hospital, was a member of the Tri-State Women Veterans and a US Air Force Nurse Veteran.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Esper and Ada Ruth Roy.
Surviving are her daughter, Rebecca Gilbert; Aunt, Dot Vinsant; and several cousins including Butch Miller.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Friday and 12 Noon to 1 PM on Saturday at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be at 1 PM on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the funeral home with Ministers John Cupp and George Cupp officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Orange Grove Center, 615 Derby Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist. 404 S. Moore Road.