Virginia Fay Evans, age 86 of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation of Mt. Carmel.
Virginia Fay Evans, age 86 of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation of Mt. Carmel after battling kidney failure. She was born October 1, 1938, in Sumner to Vernie and Bessie (Eaton) Ash.
After graduating from high school, Virginia became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked as an LPN at many of the local nursing home facilities for 38 years, namely Pine Lawn and the United Methodist Village (14 years). She was a caregiver by nature. Virginia truly cherished her family and loved spending time with them. Family reunions were among her favorite events to attend and organize.
Surviving relatives include: one daughter- Gina Murray; five grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Virginia was preceded in death by: her parents- Vernie and Bessie Ash; one daughter- Reatha Alexander; one son- Mark Evans; five sisters; and six brothers.
Virginia’s family would like to invite family and friends to Gina’s house following services to gather together, celebrate Virginia, and say goodbye. She will be deeply missed by her family.
A visitation will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Cunningham Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Graveside services will follow at Bridgeport City Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.
