Virginia "Ginny" Denning, 93, of Charleston, W.Va., passed away on July 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph S. Denning; and three sisters, Cordelia Bradshaw, Helen Huff, and Betty White.
She is survived by her children, Cynthia Thompson (David), Nancy Hammer (Brad), and David Denning (Kathy); four grandchildren, Brian and Travis Thompson, Kristen Denning Holmes (Alan), Stanley Hammer (Catherine); one great-grandson, Austin Denning Holmes; and two sisters, Dorothy Salser of Charleston and Patricia Marrs of Melbourne, Fla.
Ginny became a member of the Charleston Baptist Temple in 1953. She was active in Women's Circle, Bible study, serving as a greeter, and arranging flowers to be taken to hospitals. She was involved in her children's education serving as homeroom mother and Co-President of the Kanawha Elementary School PTA with her husband. Ginny was a Brownie Scout leader and also served as treasurer of her Garden Club. She was a member of Allied Artists where she served as treasurer. She exhibited many years in the Rhododendron Art and Craft Festival where she received several awards for her paintings. She was passionate about art and completed a miniature floral watercolor the day before she died and a watercolor of an alligator for her great grandson's third birthday. She felt painting was the greatest hobby one could have.
Our Mother deeply appreciated the cards, flowers, phone calls, and visits from her church family.
Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude for the loving care and support of Brenda Jones, our Mother's caregiver. Our family also feels deep appreciation for other caregivers who attended to her with kindness and compassion.
A celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m. Mon. July 27, in the chapel at the Charleston Baptist Temple. The family will greet visitors one hour before the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation to the Charleston Baptist Temple Shelter Ministry or the Music and Arts Ministry.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com. Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.