Virginia Waller, 94, of Christopher, IL, passed away September 5, 2016 at her home.
Virginia was born April 27, 1922 in Mulkeytown, IL, the daughter of Harley Kirkpatrick and Marie (Watson) Kirkpatrick.
She married Willis Burton Waller in November 1938 and he preceded her in death on November 10, 2010.
Virginia is survived by her children Gloria and Jim Jenkins, of Christopher and Vivian Turner, of Energy, IL; grandchildren Shelly and Donnie Baine, of Mulkeytown and Bradley and Sue Johnson, of St. Charles, MO; great-grandchildren Katelyn and Madison Baine; sister Phyllis Grubbs, of Christopher; sisters-in-law Sue Kirkpatrick, of Christopher and Wanda Kirkpatrick, of Benton, IL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the Eastern Star and a homemaker. Virginia was a member of the First Baptist Church in Christopher.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters Hester Salo and Ruby Kirkpatrick, and two brothers Norman Kirkpatrick and Richard Kirkpatrick.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with the Rev. George Biby officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mulkeytown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.
For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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