Virginia Lee Gegen (Hawkins) 79, of Cheney, Kansas, passed away, Tuesday January 18, 2022. She was born March 19, 1942 in Wichita, KS to J.Q. and Mary (Dal Secco) Hawkins of Wichita, KS. She attended Christ the King Grade School, and Sacred Heart All Girls High School. She was united in marriage to Keith Gegen of Colwich, KS for 59 ½ years. She was preceded in death by Mike O'Rourke (brother-in-law) and Jane Trueblood (sister-in-law). She is survived by her husband Keith; and her four children Mary (Mark) Gehrer, Kenny (Lori) Gegen, Steve (Andrea) Gegen, Shelley (Kenny) Wewe; 15 grandkids; 5 great-grandkids; siblings: Linda Bowman, Jim (Cathy) Hawkins, John (Chris) Hawkins, Carolyn (Jim) Nungesser, Joe (Pam) Hawkins, Patty O'Rourke. Hard work was a part of Virginia's life as she helped run the family dairy farm, cleaned houses, and found her calling as co-owner of Forever Yours Jewelry & Boutique with her two daughters. Customers came in to talk to Virginia, just as much as they did to shop. Virginia had a magnetic personality and collected friends wherever she went. She was the life of the party and a second mom to many. Her laugh was contagious, and she always welcomed people with a smile, hug, and a plate of food. You never left her house hungry. She was involved in altar society, pitch club, and loved teaching her grandkids how to play poker. Rosary will be held Sunday, Jan 23, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Services will be held on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., both at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, KS.
Virginia Lee Gegen (Hawkins) 79, of Cheney, Kansas, passed away, Tuesday January 18, 2022. She was born March 19, 1942 in Wichita, KS to J.Q. and Mary (Dal Secco) Hawkins of Wichita, KS. She attended Christ the King Grade School, and Sacred Heart All Girls High School. She was united in marriage to Keith Gegen of Colwich, KS for 59 ½ years. She was preceded in death by Mike O'Rourke (brother-in-law) and Jane Trueblood (sister-in-law). She is survived by her husband Keith; and her four children Mary (Mark) Gehrer, Kenny (Lori) Gegen, Steve (Andrea) Gegen, Shelley (Kenny) Wewe; 15 grandkids; 5 great-grandkids; siblings: Linda Bowman, Jim (Cathy) Hawkins, John (Chris) Hawkins, Carolyn (Jim) Nungesser, Joe (Pam) Hawkins, Patty O'Rourke. Hard work was a part of Virginia's life as she helped run the family dairy farm, cleaned houses, and found her calling as co-owner of Forever Yours Jewelry & Boutique with her two daughters. Customers came in to talk to Virginia, just as much as they did to shop. Virginia had a magnetic personality and collected friends wherever she went. She was the life of the party and a second mom to many. Her laugh was contagious, and she always welcomed people with a smile, hug, and a plate of food. You never left her house hungry. She was involved in altar society, pitch club, and loved teaching her grandkids how to play poker. Rosary will be held Sunday, Jan 23, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Services will be held on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., both at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, KS.
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