Virginia "Ginny" Sensibaugh

Virginia Alice "Ginny" Sensibaugh, 88, of Green Valley passed away on Dec. 21, 2012 at Casa Colina Assisted Living facility in Green Valley, AZ, surrounded by her daughters and sons-in-law. A memorial service will be at 10:00 am Saturday, December 29, 2012 at J. Warren Funeral Chapel in Casa Grande, with the Reverend John Dunham of Valley Presbyterian Church of Green Valley officiating. Ginny was born on July 19, 1924 in Norwich, Connecticut to John and Eva Blair. She was raised in the Norwich area and then attended Colby College in Waterville, Maine, earning a bachelor's degree in sociology. She met and married James Thurmond Sensibaugh on December 21, 1945. After completing college they moved to Texas and then on to Arizona in 1955, eventually settling in Stanfield, Arizona. They had three daughters all raised in the Stanfield area, Sherry, Bobbie and Carole. She earned a Master's degree in elementary education from ASU and taught at the Stanfield Elementary School for over 20 years, mainly as a first grade teacher. She was a long time member of the Alpha Delta Phi sorority, and was an active member of the Stanfield Community Presbyterian Church. After the church dissolved and became a community center, Ginny served on the center's board of directors. Her passion in later life was helping others in the Alanon program, where she attended faithfully until her move to Green Valley in 2005. She was a strong proponent of education and inspired her daughters to pursue higher education. Ginny brought her New England heritage of equality and justice for all to those around her and nurtured a sense of respect and acceptance of all people, regardless of racial, ethnic and socioeconomic status. Survivors include: a brother, Charles Blair of Uncasville, Connecticut; two daughters, Bobbie Ursin (Dave) of Flagstaff, AZ and Carole Hooper (Roger) of Green Valley, AZ; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Sherry and husband James.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Green Valley Community Food Bank, 250 Continental Rd., Green Valley, AZ or the college/university of choice.
J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.