MILLERSBURG -- Virginia G. Cary, 93, of Millersburg, was born May 27, 1920 in Glenmont, Ohio, the daughter of H. E. Gray and Bertha (Alexander) Gray. She moved to Millersburg from Killbuck in 1931, where she graduated from Millersburg High School in 1937.
Virginia married Richard B. Cary on April 3, 1944. He went to the Lord December 7, 2002.
Virginia and Dick had many wonderful years together, including travels with friends, fun times at their cottage on Lake Erie and many trips to Florida.
Virginia was preceded in death by her younger sister, Marcella (Sally) Mckelvey.
Virginia worked at the Holmes County Auditor's Office for 46 years, retiring in March 1983.
Virginia was a member of Millersburg United Methodist Church for over 50 years; also, she was a member of Eastern Star, Theta Sigma Sorority, Junior Sorosis, Briar Hill Bridge and Mother's Club, and she worked as a volunteer at the Millersburg Historical Society.
In more recent years, she enjoyed membership in the Covenant Group of Millersburg. During this period of her life, Virginia made many dear friends in this devotional group.
In 2000, Dick and Virginia donated the family home that was built by H.W. and Kittie Cary in 1906, to the Holmes County Education Foundation. The former family home is now referred to as the Cary House, and is located in Millersburg.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Chris Christensen of Southlake, Texas; granddaughter, Cary Ann and Dr. Mark Deuber of Dallas, Texas; great-grand children, Zuri Olivia, Lara and Gray Deuber; also grandson, Chris and Maria Christensen of Hartford, Conn., great-granddaughter Lauren Christensen; nephew, Gary and Carolyn McKelvey of Glenmont, Ohio; and great-nephew, Craig Mckelvey.
Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, at Millersburg United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with Carl Stonebraker officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg.
Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holmes County Education Foundation or to the United Methodist Church in Millersburg.
Virginia married Richard B. Cary on April 3, 1944. He went to the Lord December 7, 2002.
Virginia and Dick had many wonderful years together, including travels with friends, fun times at their cottage on Lake Erie and many trips to Florida.
Virginia was preceded in death by her younger sister, Marcella (Sally) Mckelvey.
Virginia worked at the Holmes County Auditor's Office for 46 years, retiring in March 1983.
Virginia was a member of Millersburg United Methodist Church for over 50 years; also, she was a member of Eastern Star, Theta Sigma Sorority, Junior Sorosis, Briar Hill Bridge and Mother's Club, and she worked as a volunteer at the Millersburg Historical Society.
In more recent years, she enjoyed membership in the Covenant Group of Millersburg. During this period of her life, Virginia made many dear friends in this devotional group.
In 2000, Dick and Virginia donated the family home that was built by H.W. and Kittie Cary in 1906, to the Holmes County Education Foundation. The former family home is now referred to as the Cary House, and is located in Millersburg.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Chris Christensen of Southlake, Texas; granddaughter, Cary Ann and Dr. Mark Deuber of Dallas, Texas; great-grand children, Zuri Olivia, Lara and Gray Deuber; also grandson, Chris and Maria Christensen of Hartford, Conn., great-granddaughter Lauren Christensen; nephew, Gary and Carolyn McKelvey of Glenmont, Ohio; and great-nephew, Craig Mckelvey.
Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, at Millersburg United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with Carl Stonebraker officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg.
Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holmes County Education Foundation or to the United Methodist Church in Millersburg.
MILLERSBURG -- Virginia G. Cary, 93, of Millersburg, was born May 27, 1920 in Glenmont, Ohio, the daughter of H. E. Gray and Bertha (Alexander) Gray. She moved to Millersburg from Killbuck in 1931, where she graduated from Millersburg High School in 1937.
Virginia married Richard B. Cary on April 3, 1944. He went to the Lord December 7, 2002.
Virginia and Dick had many wonderful years together, including travels with friends, fun times at their cottage on Lake Erie and many trips to Florida.
Virginia was preceded in death by her younger sister, Marcella (Sally) Mckelvey.
Virginia worked at the Holmes County Auditor's Office for 46 years, retiring in March 1983.
Virginia was a member of Millersburg United Methodist Church for over 50 years; also, she was a member of Eastern Star, Theta Sigma Sorority, Junior Sorosis, Briar Hill Bridge and Mother's Club, and she worked as a volunteer at the Millersburg Historical Society.
In more recent years, she enjoyed membership in the Covenant Group of Millersburg. During this period of her life, Virginia made many dear friends in this devotional group.
In 2000, Dick and Virginia donated the family home that was built by H.W. and Kittie Cary in 1906, to the Holmes County Education Foundation. The former family home is now referred to as the Cary House, and is located in Millersburg.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Chris Christensen of Southlake, Texas; granddaughter, Cary Ann and Dr. Mark Deuber of Dallas, Texas; great-grand children, Zuri Olivia, Lara and Gray Deuber; also grandson, Chris and Maria Christensen of Hartford, Conn., great-granddaughter Lauren Christensen; nephew, Gary and Carolyn McKelvey of Glenmont, Ohio; and great-nephew, Craig Mckelvey.
Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, at Millersburg United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with Carl Stonebraker officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg.
Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holmes County Education Foundation or to the United Methodist Church in Millersburg.
Virginia married Richard B. Cary on April 3, 1944. He went to the Lord December 7, 2002.
Virginia and Dick had many wonderful years together, including travels with friends, fun times at their cottage on Lake Erie and many trips to Florida.
Virginia was preceded in death by her younger sister, Marcella (Sally) Mckelvey.
Virginia worked at the Holmes County Auditor's Office for 46 years, retiring in March 1983.
Virginia was a member of Millersburg United Methodist Church for over 50 years; also, she was a member of Eastern Star, Theta Sigma Sorority, Junior Sorosis, Briar Hill Bridge and Mother's Club, and she worked as a volunteer at the Millersburg Historical Society.
In more recent years, she enjoyed membership in the Covenant Group of Millersburg. During this period of her life, Virginia made many dear friends in this devotional group.
In 2000, Dick and Virginia donated the family home that was built by H.W. and Kittie Cary in 1906, to the Holmes County Education Foundation. The former family home is now referred to as the Cary House, and is located in Millersburg.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Chris Christensen of Southlake, Texas; granddaughter, Cary Ann and Dr. Mark Deuber of Dallas, Texas; great-grand children, Zuri Olivia, Lara and Gray Deuber; also grandson, Chris and Maria Christensen of Hartford, Conn., great-granddaughter Lauren Christensen; nephew, Gary and Carolyn McKelvey of Glenmont, Ohio; and great-nephew, Craig Mckelvey.
Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, at Millersburg United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with Carl Stonebraker officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg.
Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holmes County Education Foundation or to the United Methodist Church in Millersburg.
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