Virginia Mauldin Ireton, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, on May 28, 2015 with her family at her side. Virginia was born in Neosho, Missouri on June 7, 1944 to William O. and Virginia Simpson Mauldin. She graduated high school in Joplin, Missouri. Although she was born and raised in Missouri, she attended and graduated from the University of Kansas. Virginia (or Ginger as she was known to close friends) was a teacher for more than 40 years. She taught AP English and Humanities for a variety of age groups. She taught at several schools in Kansas including Baxter Springs High School, Washington High School, Kansas City Kansas Junior College, Sumner Academy (Kansas City, Kansas), and Abilene High School. She taught for a year in Mountain Village, Alaska for the Lower Yukon school district and was known to say “On a clear day, we could see Russia.” She retired in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, ending her teaching career at Walton Academy.
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
Virginia Mauldin Ireton, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, on May 28, 2015 with her family at her side. Virginia was born in Neosho, Missouri on June 7, 1944 to William O. and Virginia Simpson Mauldin. She graduated high school in Joplin, Missouri. Although she was born and raised in Missouri, she attended and graduated from the University of Kansas. Virginia (or Ginger as she was known to close friends) was a teacher for more than 40 years. She taught AP English and Humanities for a variety of age groups. She taught at several schools in Kansas including Baxter Springs High School, Washington High School, Kansas City Kansas Junior College, Sumner Academy (Kansas City, Kansas), and Abilene High School. She taught for a year in Mountain Village, Alaska for the Lower Yukon school district and was known to say “On a clear day, we could see Russia.” She retired in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, ending her teaching career at Walton Academy.
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
