Virginia with Madelaine & Sarah (2014)

Lunch out with the girls.

Virginia downtown Cincinnati (2014)

Selfie downtown Cinci.

Virginia at rocks (2014)

Virginia out in nature.

Virginia at Mt. Echo Park (2014)

Mount Echo Park, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Virginia & John restaurant (2014)

Virginia in hat at beach (2018)

Sun maiden

Virginia in hat (2018)

Virginia & Rowan, John & Alyssa (2018)

Virginia & Markey (2010)

Virginia and Markey at Justin’s wedding.

Virginia & Madelaine in cave (2018)

Virginia and Madelaine on one of their adventures.

Virginia & Justin at bookstore (2020)

Virginia & friends (2014)

Virginia & friend (2018)

Virginia & Fiona (2019)

Virginia and her granddaughter, Fiona.

Virginia & Bill (1980)

Virginia and Bill not long after they married.

Virginia, Bryan & Samie (2020)

Sarah & Virginia birthday (2018)

Virginia celebrating her last birthday at Sarah’s.

Pensive Virginia (2020)

Virginia soon after learning of her cancer.

Justin & Virginia (2020)

Selfie of Justin & Virginia

John & Virginia coffee (2018)

Coffee time!

Family at Christmas (1963)

Christmas at Colbert Circle 1963

Virginia at 5 old

This photo was displayed with a set of Virginia’s baby shoes that were later encased in bronze.

Virginia at 16 years old

This was one of several shots that were used by an artist later to do a portrait of her in pastels.

Young Family (1952)

John, Virginia, and Linda 1952

Womack Family (1957)

Virginia with baby Mike visiting Mother’s family. John Sr. is on the right, Lois’ head in the foreground. I believe the adult male to be John E. Womack, our grandfather and Virginia is being held by Grandma Rosie. 1957

Wishing Upon A Star Poetry Book

Cover for upcoming poetry book by Virginia

Waving Water Goddess (2012)

Virginia enjoying the water at Boca Grande, Florida 2012.

Visiting Dad at assisted living with Edith (2011)

Visiting Dad at the Village with his friend Edith. 2011

Virginia’s wedding to Bill Fick (1979)

Virginia and Bill’s wedding reception 1979

Virginia’s family & parents (1996)

Virginia’s family at parent’s anniversary in Norfolk, 1996.

Virginia with flower (1978)

Virginia with red flower in Florida 1978

Virginia at Stephen’s wedding (2008)

Virginia, Bill, Morgan, Linda, and Beth at Stephen Emery’s wedding, 2008

Virginia Springdale Baptist girls auxilary (1967)

Virginia participated in Girls Auxiliary at Springdale Baptist Church 1967.

Virginia (sketch)

Sketch of Virginia in Port Charlotte, 2011.

Virginia selfie (2020)

Virginia riverwalk San Antonio (2012)

Visiting Elly’s family where we had lunch at San Antonio’s famous Riverwalk. A photo of Virginia on one of the bridges.

Virginia Ringling museum (2008)

Family trip to Ringling Museum.

Virginia riding in Cozumel (2014)

While off the Norwegian Jewel, Virginia and Mary took a day adventure riding horseback through ruins of Cozumel.

Virginia purple hat (2011)

Mardi Gras 2011, outside of Squeal BBQ, Oak Street, NOLA.

Virginia Punta Gorda (2011)

Taking a break from cycling in Punta Gorda at the Ponce De Leon park.

Virginia Playing on cruise (2014)

Virginia getting her ‘assignment’ while playing Pictionary on Norwegian Jewel cruise.

Virginia playing her flute xmas (2010)

Christmas 2010, we all either sang or played instruments to entertain the family.

Virginia outside House of Blues (2011)

Mardi Gras 2011, walking down Decatur Street, we must stop for photograph outside the House of Blues.

Virginia on Mixtie (2012)

Virginia on Mary’s old Peugeot Mixte at a social ride in Austin.

Virginia on bike Austin (2012)

Virginia, Nic, and Mary (2017)

Visiting Cincinnati in November 2017, Virginia and Mary stopped at Stephen Emery’s and visited with his then roommate, Nic.

Virginia museum (2008)

Outside the Ringling Museum at a large zodiac tile, Virginia and Greg Kent standing at ‘Libra’.

Virginia, Mom, and Mary Easter (1974)

Easter Sunday in Norfolk at Virginian Drive: Mom, Virginia, and Mary

Virginia, Mom and Bryan Fleamarket

Virginia, Mother, and Bryan (1968)

Virginia holding her new baby brother, Bryan, at Colbert Circle in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Virginia, Mary Ponce De Leon Spa (2011)

On our way to visit Dad, we spent a lovely afternoon at the Ponce De Leon Mineral Springs.

Virginia, Mary Elly family (2012)

Virginia and Mary with Elly’s children: Abigail, Elizabeth, Jonathan, and baby Rebecka.

Virginia Mary Dad departure (2012)

Time was up in Florida and so Virginia and Mary had to say good bye to Dad. Virginia flew back a few weeks later for his 90th birthday.

Virginia Mardi Gras (2011)

Virginia, Lois, John sr boys (1968)

Virginia with Conrad, John, Lois, and friend from church.

Virginia Lois John at Mary’s graduation (1975)

Lois, John, and Virginia with Mary at her graduation.

Virginia Lois family wed (2011)

Virginia poses with Lois and her grandchildren: Gavin and Emilee.

Virginia John jr Wedding smile (2011)

Mother of the groom smiles.

Virginia John jr wed (2011)

Virginia painting toes.

Virginia in front of House of blues NOLA (2011)

Another Mardi Gras photo of Virginia on Decatur Street.

Virginia in Austin (2012)

Virginia walking over the I-35 bridge near Lady Byrd Lake in Austin.

Virginia flirting Mardi Gras (2011)

It seems the purple feather hat gave Virginia the ability to mercilessly flirt. Photo was taken inside Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club – one of the more notorious bars in NOLA.

Virginia first trip to Houston (2011)

Virginia was very nervous when we first checked in in Houston before seeing Fran and Conrad.

Virginia eating gingerbread pancakes Magnolia Inn Austin (2012)

While in Austin, Virginia got to try Magnolia Inn’s famous gingerbread pancakes. She was impressed.

Virginia, David, and Chris (2006)

David, Virginia, Rowan, and Chris at Claudia Sanders, Louisville, KY luncheon.

Virginia dancing at parade Mardi Gras (2011)

While on Napoleon Avenue watching Rex, Virginia dances to the music.

Virginia ,Conrad, Lois, Mary and Mike Springdale Baptist (1968)

Conrad, Virginia, Lois, Mary, Mike, and friend in front of Springdale Baptist Church.

Virginia Colbert Circle Cincinnati (1966)

Virginia before she went to Hampton Dubois and cut her hair.

Virginia close up Lady Byrd Lake Austin (2012)

Close up of Virginia at Lady Byrd Lake, Austin.

Virginia Cafe Du Monde (2019)

One of Virginia’s last treks to Cafe Du Monde. She really loved her cafe au lait.

Virginia by the Carribean (2014)

Horseback riding break in Cozumel.

Virginia Boca Grande water (2011)

Virginia enjoying the gulf at Boca Grande.

Virginia Boca Grande (2011)

Virginia smiling at Boca Grande

Virginia bike Punta Gorda (2012)

On our trip in 2011, we found out Punta Gorda had free bike rentals so we enjoyed a morning going around the water and visited Ponce De Leon Park not far away.

Virginia belly dancing (2020)

Virginia at water on bike (2012)

Overlooking the gulf at Ponce De Leon park in Punta Gorda.

Virginia at Virginia Beach (1988)

Virginia at the Smithsonian (2014)

Virginia at Ponce De Leon Park Punta Gorda (2012)

Virginia at Pictionary (2014)

Norwegian Jewel, Pictionary night.

Virginia at Orlando airport (2011)

After visiting Dad, Virginia is flying out of Orlando.

Virginia at night parade (2011)

Late night on Canal Street watching the parade. It was a nightmare finding a way home.

Virginia at Smithsonian Natural History Museum (2014)

Virginia poising with a nautilus shell at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum.

Virginia at Mary’s wedding (2004)

Virginia at Lady Byrd Lake Austin (2012)

Walking around Lady Byrd Lake in Austin.

Virginia at Kate’s Port Charlotte (2012)

Visiting Kathy’s in Port Charlotte. What a lovely smile.

Virginia at Joe’s Coffee Austin (2012)

Those who know Virginia, know how much she loved coffee. Here she’s at Jo’s in Austin.

Virginia at Cafe Du Monde (2011)

Beniets and cafe au lait at Cafe Du Monde. Mardi Gras night.

Virginia age 7

Virginia & Stephen Christopher (2010)

Virginia’s visit to Linda’s in 2010.

Virginia & server cruise (2014)

Prem served Virginia and Mary breakfast for several days on the Norwegian Jewel.

Virginia & Mother flea market (2006)

Virginia & Maryann Norwegian cruise (2015)

Virginia and company befriended another couple, Maryanne and John. Here Virginia is showing her photos of the day’s adventures.

Virginia & Mary selfies (2014)

Mary and Virginia having seafood in Virginia Beach.

Virginia & Mary road trip (2017)

Virginia & Mary Punta Gorda bikes (2011)

Virginia and Mary on bike adventure in Punta Gorda.

Virginia & Mary Ponce De Leon health spa Florida (2011)

Road trip to Florida to see Dad, Mary and Virginia spent the morning at Ponce De Leon Mineral Springs.

Virginia & Mary on horseback Cozumel (2014)

Virginia and Mary horseback ride through Mayan ruins in Cozumel.

Virginia & Mary Norwegian cruise dinner (2015)

Mary always admired Virginia’s silver owl earrings. She had a mould made and had a set cast in gold. Here they are wearing them together.

Virginia & Mary at John jr wedding (2011)

Virginia & Mary halloween Austin (2012)

Getting ready for the Halloween bicycle social ride in Austin.

Virginia & Mary Cafe Du Monde (2011)

Warming up after watching parades on Mardi Gras night with beniets and cafe au lait.

Virginia & Mary Boca Grade (2012)

Virginia & Mary Cozumel (2015)

Off ship from the Jewel, getting set to go horseback riding.

Virginia & Mary at Linda’s (2010)

Mary was on her way moving to New Orleans in 2010 and stopped by Linda’s to see her and Virginia.

Virginia & Mary (1974)

At the house on Virginian Drive.

Virginia & Mara (2014)

4th of July celebration at Virginia’s neighbor’s.

Virginia & Madelaine Eden Park (2009)

August 2009, Virginia and Bill picked up Rowan and Madelaine along with Mara and Nico to visit Mary in Cincinnati. Here’s Virginia and Madelaine at the overlook at Eden Park, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Virginia & Lois wells (2004)

Lois and Virginia stopped off at Mary’s on their way to Linda’s.

Virginia & Lois Port Charlotte (2007)

Virginia and Lois at the Consulate where Mother was for therapy after her surgery discovering she had colon cancer.

Virginia, Lois, and Mary Dad Buffet (2010)

Dad and his daughters at buffet after Christmas.

Virginia, Lois, and Mary Boca Grande (2007)

Virginia & Linda (2014)

Road trip from Virginia’s to Linda’s summer 2014.

Virginia & King Cake Baby Austin (2012)

Virginia arrived in Austin after Mardi Gras, so Mary brought her a King Cake – whereas Virginia found the baby.

Virginia & Justin John jr wedding (2011)

Virginia & John jr grad (2005)

Virginia & Fran memory center (2019)

Visit with Fran at the memory center in Houston. Fran is 93 years old.

Virginia & Fran Gutherie Houston (2011)

Portrait shot of Virginia and Fran.

Virginia & Fran Gutherie (2011)

Visiting Fran at her assisted living apartment in Conroe.

Virginia & Fran (2019)

Virginia & Fran (2018)

Virginia like to bring or send Fran flowers for Mother’s Day, her birthday, or when she would visit.

Virginia & Family (2000)

Virginia visiting parents with John and Elly.

Virginia & Daniel Porter (1977)

Virginia and her first husband, Danny Porter.

Virginia & Dad worried (2012)

Dad in the emergency room with a UTI. We learned that with seniors, often a UTI can affect the brain. Dad was very out of it.

Virginia & Dad Sept (2012)

Virginia & Dad (2011)

Virginia & Dad (2010)

Christmas 2010, Lois, Virginia, and Mary have dinner with Dad at a buffet.

Virginia & Conrad seriously (2019)

Tex Mex with Conrad before Virginia flew to Australia to visit Elly.

Virginia & Conrad Houston (2019)

Virginia & Conrad Houston (2011)

Virginia & Conrad at Seneca Lake (1968)

Virginia & Bryan (1970)

Outside the house on Virginian Drive, Norfolk, VA

Virginia & Bryan (1969)

Virginia & Bill smiles John jr wedding (2011)

Virginia and Bill at John Jr.’s wedding.

Virginia & Bill John jr wedding (2011)

Virginia & Bill cruise (2014)

Dinner on the Norwegian Jewel.

Virginia & Alyssa’s family (2011)

Christmas 1975

Virginia and all her siblings: John, Linda, Lois, Bryan, Michael, and Mary

Sultry Virginia (2016)

Virginia sitting in Mary’s apartment in Austin

Smoldering looks (2012)

Road trip with Virginia to hear Conrad play.

Sisters in Port Charlotte (2012)

Mary and Virginia at Kathy’s in Port Charlotte.

Sisters at parents in Danville (2003)

Sisters at Linda’s (2014)

Virginia and Mary’s road trip in November 2017. A quick visit to Linda’s.

Sister’s feet Boca Grande (2012)

A wonderful day in the sand at Boca Grande.

Sister summer (2014)

Virginia, Lois, and Mary in Virginia’s kitchen, summer 2014.

Sister at John jr wedding (2011)

Lois, Mary, and Virginia at John Jr.’s wedding.

Parents anniversary (1996)

Parents’ 50th anniversary shot with daughters, Lois, Mary, Virginia, and Linda. 1996

Old jail at Currituck

Family at Currituck 1980

Mother & son dance John jr wedding (2011)

Virginia and John Jr. dancing at his wedding 2011.

Meeting Conrad after many years (2011)

Two friends reunited after 40 years; Conrad and Virginia in Houston, 2011.

Mary, Lois, and Virginia at John Sr.’s wedding 1976

Mary, Lois, and Virginia at John Sr.’s wedding 1976.

Margarita time Cozumel (2015)

Taking a break from horseback riding in Cozumel. From our cruise on the Norwegian Jewel. 2015.

I love you so much Joe’s coffee Austin (2012)

Another shot of Virginia outside of Jo’s Coffee in Austin. 2012

Halloween in Austin (2012)

Virginia and Mary in costumes for social bike ride in Austin 2012.

Funny faces (2015)

Virginia and Mary at dinner on Norwegian Jewel, 2015

Fierce creatures (2014)

Trip to Virginia Beach from Virginia’s with Mary, Mara, and Virginia. 2014

Family women Mary’s wedding (2004)

Mary’s wedding shot of all the ladies of the family: Sarah, Madelaine, Mary, Mara, Virginia, Linda, Mother, Lois, and Elizabeth (Nico). 2004

Family vacation at the Smokey Mountains (1963)

Family vacation at the Smokey Mountains in Georgia 1963.

Family shot

Parents with Virginia and Justin, Elly, John Jr., and Nicole

Family portrait with Mathew (1965)

Family outside of Linda’s trailer in Georgetown, KY while David was attending college. 1965

Family portrait time capsule Springdale Baptist (1963)

Time capsule photo taken for cornerstone of church addition, Springdale Baptist Church 1963.

Family portrait (1996)

Parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. All surviving children and their children. 1996

Family in Danville (2003)

Family shot of parents with Lois, Mary, and Virginia. 2003

Family group short (1996)

Parents’ 50th anniversary in Norfolk. Group shot of parents and living children. 1996

Family gathering Richmond (2004)

Family gathering in Richmond, Virginia and Lois’ family and parents. The family got to meet Mary’s future ex, Gregory Kent.

Family gathering Kentucky (2006)

Family gathering in Louisville 2006

Family gathering General Butler Park (2002)

Family gathering at General Butler State Park, Carrolton, Kentucky, 2002.

Family Bryans (2020)

Part of Virginia’s family, along with Bryan, Samie, and Mary. Florida 2020

Family Aunt Mattie (1968)

Family photo taken at Aunt Mattie Cole’s garden. 1968

Family at Lois Virginia Beach (2000)

Virginia’s family, parents, and Mary at Lois’ house in Virginia Beach. August 2000.

Family at Christmas (2010)

Elly’s husband Robert and his family were visiting Virginia’s during Christmas 2010. It was a full house.

Fam Lindas (1968)

Family trip to Linda’s not long after Bryan was born.

Elly’s family (2011)

Elly with two of her aunts, Heather and Virginia.

Contemplative Virginia (2011)

Profile shot of Virginia

Classic Virginia Shot Joe’s Austin (2011)

The iconic outside of Jo’s Coffee in Austin.

Christmas table family (2002)

Parents, Sarah, Madelaine, and Virginia during Christmas meal.

Christmas (1966)

Family group photo including Boyce & Nora Womack and their children.

Christmas (1961)

For Christmas 1961, all the girls were gifted with red velvet dresses.

Celebrating Mardi Gras Cafe Du Monde (2011)

Cold night out, coffee was needed; not to mention beniets.

Burns women Mary’s wedding (2004)

Photos from Mary’s wedding in 2004 of all the adult women of the family.

Burns women (2003)

Luncheon at Claudia Sander’s in Louisville, 2003

Burns girls Cecil’s anniversary (1985)

50th wedding anniversary for Cecil & Ella Mae Burns, all the Burns sisters attended to show their support.

Another shot of Virginia & the Purple Hat (2011)

Outside of Squeal BBQ in NOLA. Virginia dons my feather hat.

4th of July (2014)

Having a cold one is great with friends.

Virginia, Justin, & John 2008

Virginia with folding bike (2020)

Virginia with coffee in pool (2020)

Morning coffee with mist over the water in Port Charlotte.

Virginia with coffee & flowers (2020)

Virginia sitting on the deck at Kate’s overlooking the canal.

Virginia with avocado and egg sammie

Virginia with another flower

Virginia pointing (2020)

Virginia paddling her kayak (2020)

Virginia enjoyed kayaking on the canal behind Kate’s house.

Virginia outside with flute (2020)

Virginia practicing some Beatles on her flute over at Kate’s. She liked to go out on the deck near the water and play.

Virginia next to water with coffee (2020)

Virginia loved her coffee and taking selfies.

Virginia near shed (2020)

Virginia at Kate’s standing near one of the sheds in the back yard next to the mulberry tree.

Virginia laughing in water (2020)

Virginia at the beach getting her feet tickled by the waves.

Virginia last bike adventure (2020)

Virginia and Kate’s last cycling adventure in Punta Gorda.

Virginia in kayak at Kate’s (2020)

Virginia at sunset (2020)

Kate and Virginia with loquats (2020)

Virginia & Kate at beach (2020)

Kate and Virginia

Virginia and Katherine Preston at her plant sale in February 2020.

Virginia and Mary (1988)

Virginia and Mary at Norfolk waterfront.

Virginia the bride 1972

Virginia’s wedding to Danny Porter at Bayview Baptist Church.

Virginia portrait shot 1967

This photograph was used to reference for a pastel portrait Virginia kept in her room after the parents death.

Virginia, John & Lois cold snow 1959

Virginia in orange shirt at beach 2005

Virginia high school photo 1972

Virginia, Danny & Carol 1973

Virginia big hair 1988

Virginia & young Sarah 1978

Virginia & young Justin 1979

Virginia & John 1992

Virginia &- lowers 2002

Virginia & baby Justin 1979

Virginia & acquaintance with glaciers

three sisters at Christmas 1961

The girls wearing their red velvet dresses they got for Christmas.

sisters at reunion in Carrollton 2002

sisters 2003

Luncheon in Louisville

Mom, Dad & Virginia 1988

Mary, Virginia, Lois & Sarah Watertown 1977

One of Virginia and Mary’s road trips from Portsmouth, VA to Watertown, NY where Lois was living.

Family gathering Carrollton 2002

The family met at General Butler State Park, where we used to go for picnics when we were younger.

Virginia on beach with Sarah 1980

Virginia at Linda’s wedding (1961)

Virginia & Sarah (1990)

Virginia & family Halloween (1984)

Virginia & family (1983)

Sarah & Virginia (1989)

Family at the park (1981)

David, Stephen Christopher, Mathew, Virginia, Justin, and Bill.

Elly & Virginia 2019

Virginia having a Vegemite sandwich while visiting Elly in Australia

Virginia school picture (1962)

Virginia school picture (1960)

Virginia family (1981)

Sisters at Beth’s wedding (1989)

Lois, Linda & Virginia (1956)

Family (1957)

Family while living in Blue Ash, Ohio before Mary was born.

Virginia with hammers

Virginia & Justin at his graduation

Virginia & Justin at fountain

Justin & Virginia with horse

Trip to Norfolk (1975)

Richard, Mother, Mike, Virginia, Van, Lois, Bryan, Mary, and John. Christmas 1975.