Ginger’s need to help people didn't end after work hours as she took in various students and helped them achieve their goals. She was a firm believer in college education and wanted people to be self-sufficient. A quote that many people will remember from her: “Fair is a place you take your pig.” Many people, students and teachers alike, were inspired by her. She encouraged volunteering and did so for many different causes herself. She supported the Greyhound Pets of America by adopting many greyhounds that grew to be a part of the family and encouraging her daughter to volunteer there part time. She was also an advocate for abused children. Ginger was a diehard KU basketball fan and always made sure to watch the games, even after moving to Florida.
She is fondly remembered by her soul mate, Phillip Ireton; her children, Danny Ireton, Paige Woody, Melissa Clair, Catherine Ireton, and Elizabeth Ireton; and was also loved by 8 grandchildren, several foster children, students, and many dear friends. She will be missed by family, friends, and coworkers. As she once said to a student, “This really creates a vacuum.”
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.daviswatkins.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home.
www.daviswatkins.com, Jun 1, 2015
Ginger’s need to help people didn't end after work hours as she took in various students and helped them achieve their goals. She was a firm believer in college education and wanted people to be self-sufficient. A quote that many people will remember from her: “Fair is a place you take your pig.” Many people, students and teachers alike, were inspired by her. She encouraged volunteering and did so for many different causes herself. She supported the Greyhound Pets of America by adopting many greyhounds that grew to be a part of the family and encouraging her daughter to volunteer there part time. She was also an advocate for abused children. Ginger was a diehard KU basketball fan and always made sure to watch the games, even after moving to Florida.
She is fondly remembered by her soul mate, Phillip Ireton; her children, Danny Ireton, Paige Woody, Melissa Clair, Catherine Ireton, and Elizabeth Ireton; and was also loved by 8 grandchildren, several foster children, students, and many dear friends. She will be missed by family, friends, and coworkers. As she once said to a student, “This really creates a vacuum.”
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.daviswatkins.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home.
www.daviswatkins.com, Jun 1, 2015