Delores Jean Virgin

CASA GRANDE - Delores Jean Virgin, 86, died peacefully on Aug. 9, 2017, at Allegiant Healthcare of Mesa, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Mrs. Virgin was born on July 31, 1931, in Quaker City, Ohio, to John and Clara (Prunty) Edwards. She attended school in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, where she met the love of her life, Owen Virgin, through her best friend and his sister, Fawn (Virgin) Fulton. They were married in 1946 and were together for 68 years until his death in 2014.
She worked at various jobs over the years, the most recent in food service at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. In 2004, she and her husband moved to Casa Grande. She was an avid reader of mysteries, loved classic country and Celtic music and carried a 200 bowling average.
Survivors include six sons and daughters, Jeff Virgin of Arizona, John Virgin of Ohio, Russell Virgin of Arizona, Valerie Sedlock of Texas, Darrell Virgin of Texas and Carla Virgin of Arizona; a brother, John Edwards; a sister, Maxine (Edwards) Yoho of Pennsylvania; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial service at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel, with Andy Estrada officiating.
Donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association.