Virginia Mae Oatley Atkinson

Virginia Mae Oatley Atkinson “Ginny”, age 91 of Boones Mill died Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was born December 1, 1932 a daughter of the late Sidney and Bessie Ada Oatley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Atkinson; daughter, Rhonda Weaver; grandson, Lee Atkinson; great-grandson, Brady Nininger; brother, Robert “Bobby” Oatley; daughter-in-law, Carol Atkinson; and son-in-law; Terry Barnett. Surviving are her children, Gordon Atkinson, Vicki Barnett, Sherrie Hammerstron, Charles Atkinson, Carl Atkinson (Janet), Jacob Atkinson (Donna) and Deris Atkinson (Brittany); 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Bernard Oatley (Lily); sister-in-law, Verna Oatley; step-mother, Winnie Oatley; and a half-sister, Joan Blee (Pat). Ginny was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness and was highly respected by her church. Ginny showed compassion to everyone she met including strangers. Her hard work never went unnoticed. A memorial service will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness (5969 Booker T. Washington Highway, Wirtz, VA, 24184) on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. with Russ Turner officiating. Donations for the church memorial will be accepted. A graveside memorial will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wilson Cemetery, 941 Wilson Cemetery Road (Rt. 670), Check, Virginia. Donations for the graveside memorial can be sent to Wilson Cemetery, 1372 Daniel Run Road, Check, VA 24072. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.