Virginia Hudspeth Boggs born January 13, 1917 in Carroll County, AR, daughter of William Ross and Amo (Usrey) Hudspeth. Moved to Oklahoma at the edge of five with her parents, and lived in OK for the remainder of her life. She graduated from Antlers High School. She married Hobart Boggs March 13, 1939. They moved from Wilburton to Shawnee in 1948. She has been a member of Immanuel Baptist Church since 1956. She was precinct official for the Pott. County election board.
Virginia came from a musical family. Her mother and grandfather Usrey played many musical instruments, and she played the piano. She shared her love of music with her husband and children. She enjoyed playing gospel music, but the favorite song of her children was the Black Hawk waltz. She played it many times for them, even into their adult years. She remained a gentle and caring soul amid a house full of lively children. She loved playing cards and checkers with her grandchildren; warning them before each game that she didn't like to lose. She referred to her grandchildren as the "love of her life".
Virginia enjoyed traveling, church activities and family. She and her sisters enjoyed each other's company, and had many happy times together. her door was always open for family, and she hosted numerous family gatherings over the years. Her coconut pie and divinity were always on the request list. She enjoyed having coffee with a very special group of ladies over the years.
Throughout her life, she was heard to say, "You have to accept what life hands you and make the best of it". She leaves a legacy of love, support, and compassion. She was a wonderful Mother, adored grandmother, devoted Baptist and a loyal Democrat. She touched many lives in her 88 years, and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Preceded in death by her husband, one son, Jimmy, two grandsons Bobby Hill and Hughie Hill, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Dannye Mckaig; two sons and their wives, Ronald and Cathy Boggs and Butch and Cindi Boggs; one stepdaughter, Betty Hill; three stepsons, Tom Boggs, Pat Boggs, and Dick Boggs; her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, one sister and brother-in-law, Carmenia and Jeff Chaffin.
Services for Virginia will be held at the chapel of Walker Funeral Service, Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Dr. Larry Adams will officiate, assisted by Rev. Sam Hendry.
Virginia came from a musical family. Her mother and grandfather Usrey played many musical instruments, and she played the piano. She shared her love of music with her husband and children. She enjoyed playing gospel music, but the favorite song of her children was the Black Hawk waltz. She played it many times for them, even into their adult years. She remained a gentle and caring soul amid a house full of lively children. She loved playing cards and checkers with her grandchildren; warning them before each game that she didn't like to lose. She referred to her grandchildren as the "love of her life".
Virginia enjoyed traveling, church activities and family. She and her sisters enjoyed each other's company, and had many happy times together. her door was always open for family, and she hosted numerous family gatherings over the years. Her coconut pie and divinity were always on the request list. She enjoyed having coffee with a very special group of ladies over the years.
Throughout her life, she was heard to say, "You have to accept what life hands you and make the best of it". She leaves a legacy of love, support, and compassion. She was a wonderful Mother, adored grandmother, devoted Baptist and a loyal Democrat. She touched many lives in her 88 years, and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Preceded in death by her husband, one son, Jimmy, two grandsons Bobby Hill and Hughie Hill, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Dannye Mckaig; two sons and their wives, Ronald and Cathy Boggs and Butch and Cindi Boggs; one stepdaughter, Betty Hill; three stepsons, Tom Boggs, Pat Boggs, and Dick Boggs; her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, one sister and brother-in-law, Carmenia and Jeff Chaffin.
Services for Virginia will be held at the chapel of Walker Funeral Service, Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Dr. Larry Adams will officiate, assisted by Rev. Sam Hendry.
Virginia Hudspeth Boggs born January 13, 1917 in Carroll County, AR, daughter of William Ross and Amo (Usrey) Hudspeth. Moved to Oklahoma at the edge of five with her parents, and lived in OK for the remainder of her life. She graduated from Antlers High School. She married Hobart Boggs March 13, 1939. They moved from Wilburton to Shawnee in 1948. She has been a member of Immanuel Baptist Church since 1956. She was precinct official for the Pott. County election board.
Virginia came from a musical family. Her mother and grandfather Usrey played many musical instruments, and she played the piano. She shared her love of music with her husband and children. She enjoyed playing gospel music, but the favorite song of her children was the Black Hawk waltz. She played it many times for them, even into their adult years. She remained a gentle and caring soul amid a house full of lively children. She loved playing cards and checkers with her grandchildren; warning them before each game that she didn't like to lose. She referred to her grandchildren as the "love of her life".
Virginia enjoyed traveling, church activities and family. She and her sisters enjoyed each other's company, and had many happy times together. her door was always open for family, and she hosted numerous family gatherings over the years. Her coconut pie and divinity were always on the request list. She enjoyed having coffee with a very special group of ladies over the years.
Throughout her life, she was heard to say, "You have to accept what life hands you and make the best of it". She leaves a legacy of love, support, and compassion. She was a wonderful Mother, adored grandmother, devoted Baptist and a loyal Democrat. She touched many lives in her 88 years, and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Preceded in death by her husband, one son, Jimmy, two grandsons Bobby Hill and Hughie Hill, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Dannye Mckaig; two sons and their wives, Ronald and Cathy Boggs and Butch and Cindi Boggs; one stepdaughter, Betty Hill; three stepsons, Tom Boggs, Pat Boggs, and Dick Boggs; her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, one sister and brother-in-law, Carmenia and Jeff Chaffin.
Services for Virginia will be held at the chapel of Walker Funeral Service, Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Dr. Larry Adams will officiate, assisted by Rev. Sam Hendry.
Virginia came from a musical family. Her mother and grandfather Usrey played many musical instruments, and she played the piano. She shared her love of music with her husband and children. She enjoyed playing gospel music, but the favorite song of her children was the Black Hawk waltz. She played it many times for them, even into their adult years. She remained a gentle and caring soul amid a house full of lively children. She loved playing cards and checkers with her grandchildren; warning them before each game that she didn't like to lose. She referred to her grandchildren as the "love of her life".
Virginia enjoyed traveling, church activities and family. She and her sisters enjoyed each other's company, and had many happy times together. her door was always open for family, and she hosted numerous family gatherings over the years. Her coconut pie and divinity were always on the request list. She enjoyed having coffee with a very special group of ladies over the years.
Throughout her life, she was heard to say, "You have to accept what life hands you and make the best of it". She leaves a legacy of love, support, and compassion. She was a wonderful Mother, adored grandmother, devoted Baptist and a loyal Democrat. She touched many lives in her 88 years, and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Preceded in death by her husband, one son, Jimmy, two grandsons Bobby Hill and Hughie Hill, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Dannye Mckaig; two sons and their wives, Ronald and Cathy Boggs and Butch and Cindi Boggs; one stepdaughter, Betty Hill; three stepsons, Tom Boggs, Pat Boggs, and Dick Boggs; her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, one sister and brother-in-law, Carmenia and Jeff Chaffin.
Services for Virginia will be held at the chapel of Walker Funeral Service, Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Dr. Larry Adams will officiate, assisted by Rev. Sam Hendry.
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