Virginia Phyllis Thompson

Virginia P. “Ginny” Thompson, 98, of Steubenville, Ohio, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Martha Manor, Steubenville.  She was born in Holidays Cove, WV on December 4, 1916, the daughter of the late Newton and Adelia Jarboe Hedges.  Preceded in death by her husband, J. Vincent “Vinny” Thompson and grandson, Douglas Thompson; 5 brothers and 2 sisters.  She worked as a typist for the TB Association and held church membership at Sycamore Tree Church (formerly Calvary Fifth UMC) where she was secretary for UM women; and a member of Disabled Americans Veterans Auxiliary.

She is survived by her children, Terry (Celestia) Thompson of Toronto, OH and Sandra (Robert) McFadden of Onalaska, WI; 8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 22 great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Hout of Richmond, OH.

Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral services at noon.  Pastor Steve Modranski officiating.  Burial in Union Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Martha Manor, 408 N. 5th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952.

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