Virginia Sweeney

Virginia S. Sweeney formerly of Hixson, passed away on Sept. 29, 2018, in Henderson, NV. She was born March 25, 1926, in Sedalia, Mo. Virginia married J. Jacques Sweeney on Sept. 2, 1946, in Louisiana, Mo. He preceded her in death. Virginia graduated from Christian College (now Columbia College) in Columbia, Mo., with an AA degree. She later continued her education at UT-Chattanooga. She was a long-time member of First-Centenary United Methodist Church and a 72-year member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was also active in Eastern Star and a member of DAR. Virginia’s community activities included working as a CONTACT of Chattanooga volunteer, docent for the Tennessee Aquarium, and Red Cross hospital volunteer. She was a prolific knitter, something she continued up to her death, making more than 150 afghans for Hospice patients. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela (“PJ”) Sweeney and Marietta (Jim) Beckham; grandsons, Jimmy (Jennifer) Beckham and Ken (Tereasa) Beckham; and eight great-grandchildren, all of Henderson, NV. A memorial service was held at Green Valley Presbyterian Church in Henderson. She was buried in Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana, MO.