Virginia E. "Ginny" (Gervais) Waggoner

South Bend - Virginia (Ginny) E. Waggoner, 84, of South Bend was welcomed into the Lord's hands on Sunday September 7, 2014 (Grandparents Day) in Hospice House South Bend. She was born on May 23, 1930 in South Bend, to the late Edward Earl and Rosanna (Chayie) Gervais and was a lifelong area resident. On May 27, 1950, she married Charles L. Waggoner, who preceded her in death on June 15, 2007.

She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Waggoner (Mark) Dall of Indianapolis, IN; her son, Jeffrey Alan Waggoner of South Bend; a grandson, Alexander Dall; a step-grand-daughter Emily (Matthew) Kelley of Washington, D.C. and four step great-grandchildren Kyle, Gavin, Cassidy and Zoey.

Preceded in death is brother, Harold (Wife-Marceil; Children-Craig, Bradley, Dale, Dean, Cheryl, Patrice, Keith, Gerald, Lori). Also preceded in death, brother, Earl Gervais (Children-Earl, Janet, Ruth, Frank, Ann, Betty, Steven, Glenn) and infant sister Marie.

Survived by sister in South Bend is Eleanor G. (Albert F.) Tengelitsch (Children- Albert E., John, Patricia, Nancy) and in Mishawaka brother Raymond A. Gervais (Children-Larry, Kathy, Gary, Brian, Scott). Living in South Bend is brother-in-law Bernard (Shirley) Waggoner (Children- Debra, Bruce, Dawn).

All who knew Ginny would describe her as pure kindness & sweetness living a life of thoughtfulness and welcoming as a caregiver placing others 1st before herself. She was an accomplished Ice Skater (Pottawatomie Park), Bowling in Niles,MI, had Fitness Center membership, a Polka enthusiast at American Legion Post 357, a Euchre' player and also tried tennis and snow skiing. She was an accomplished seamstress spanning prior and current generations. Her summers were spent at the U.P. & L.P. Michigan lakes, Minnesota lakes where she fished & boated & picnicked with her vast family and friends.

She enjoyed her Riley High School reunion (Graduated 1948) this August 9th at St. Hedwig where classmate attendance surpassed prior records. She was an avid Notre Dame fan and we're sure she coached them to the September 6th 31-0 victory over Michigan. We'd like to send special thanks to the following at the Hospice Center: Michele, Carol, Elizabeth, Jill, Barb, Yvonne, Stephanie, Cherie, Mickey, Betsey, Bethanne and Karen. We are consoled knowing that Virginia is now celebrating the September 8th birthday of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Donations may be made to the Hospice House in South Bend / Mishawaka. Visitation: Thursday 2:00-4:00 (3:30 Rosary) & 6:00-8:00 Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 Bendix Drive, 46628 and Friday 12:00-1:00 Kaniewski Funeral Home. Mass 1:00-2:00 Christ the King Catholic Church 52473 St. Rd. 933, 46637. Burial (2:30)is Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Ave. 46624. Pallbearers: Jeff, Mark, Alex, Ray, Steve, John.

Published by Kaniewski Funeral Home - South Bend on Sep. 7, 2014.

08/22/2023 EJS

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