Virgina "Ginger" Ellison (Plainview)

Virginia “Ginger” Heard Ellison, 98, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015 in Idalou. A private family burial will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. Ginger was born June 23, 1917 to James & Lou Ella Heard in Plainview where she grew up and attended schools. She also attended Wayland Baptist University. She was a homemaker and antique dealer for many years. She married Floyd Ellison on February 14, 1936. They farmed south of Plainview on Highway 400 for 50 years. Ginger was a member of First United Methodist Church in Petersburg. She loved to paint and make decorative Christmas balls that she gave to many people. She was also a member of the ACBL. She loved her family and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her son, Doug Ellison of Petersburg, TX; grandson, Cooper Ellison & wife Rene of Petersburg, TX; four great grandchildren, Whitney Stone & husband Dustin, Lacy Hegi & husband Kyle, Brandon Smith & wife Alex & Aaron Voight; three great grandchildren, Bailey Shriver, Emma Hegi & Remington Smith. Memorials may be made to FUMC of Petersburg or Petersburg Public Library.