Virginia Nolan "Ginny" Lynskey, 94, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at the Alexian Brothers Valley Residence.Virginia was born on Nov. 2, 1917 in Chattanooga to the late Joseph Patrick and Grace Garvin Nolan. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Garvin and Joe Nolan; sisters, Helen Lyons and Martha Buckheit and her beloved husband of 32 years, George Emmett Lynskey Sr.She is survived by her children, Emmett Jr. (Jeannie), of Pennsylvania; Mary Virginia (John) Walsh, of Virginia; Ellen Zakrzewski, of Oklahoma; Randall (Vikki), of Chattanooga and Louise (Bill) Robinson, of South Carolina; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.Virginia graduated from Notre Dame High School and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church for many years before retiring to the Alexian Village in the early 80's. She was dedicated to her church and family. She participated in the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and the Girl Scouts Organization for many years. She was employed in the accounting department at Tuftco Corporation. During her retirement she enjoyed an active social life at Alexian Village and was an avid bridge player. She was a committed volunteer with the Womens Auxiliary of the Health Care Center and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren.Her children wish to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at the Alexian Brothers Valley Residence for providing a true home for our mother in her final years and surrounding her with an atmosphere of dignity, compassion, love and respect. We would also like to thank the staff of Avalon Hospice for their special care during her recent illness.A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Mike Nolan officiating.The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9-10 at the Holy Family Hall at OLPH.Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery,In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alexian Brothers Foundation, c/o Brother John Howard, 198 James Blvd., Signal Mountain, TN 37377.
