Wells, Virginia
d. May 18, 2012
Virginia M. Wells, age 83, of Athens, passed away on May 17, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by one son; Gary (Nancy) Wells of Springfield, two daughters; Joyce Wells of Springfield and Karen (Kevin) Fawns of Athens, grandchildren; Aaron (Faye) Wells of Chicago, Justin Wells of Chicago, and Ashley Fawns of Athens. Virginia was born on April 19, 1929 in Beardstown, the daughter of Floris D. and Hazel Marie Skinner White. She married Harry S. Wells on July 23, 1950 in Springfield and were married for 60 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband on February 5, 2011, and a brother Frank White.
Virginia worked at Sangamo Electric, Franklin Life Insurance Company and retired from the IL Secretary of State’s office after 20 years of service.
She graduated from Marion High School in 1947. Virginia was a 50 year plus member of the Flower City Order of the Eastern Star in Springfield and she was a member of the Athens Christian Church.
She enjoyed flower gardening, quilting, camping, oil painting, getting together with her Red Hat friends, and spending time with family.
Visitation will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens on Monday May 21, 2012, where friends may call from 6 to 8 PM and where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Rev. Chance Newingham will be officiating.
Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.
Memorials can be made to the Athens Christian Church or the Senior Services of Central Illinois: 701 W. Mason Springfield, IL 62702
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Posted May 21st, 2012 at 5:41 am
Gary I am so sorry for your loss. I have a work meeting this evening that starts at 5 PM. If we get out before 7:30 I am going to run by and say hello. Sheila does not know what here schedule will be at the Capitol – but know that we are with you in spirit.
To the rest of the Wells family, I did not know you mother well, but based upon what I know about your family she raised, she must have been a wonderful woman. God bless you all.
Posted May 22nd, 2012 at 6:45 am
Sending you our prayers and sympathy at this time of loss. God Bless you all. Norman & Chris Wiseman