Virginia Gwynn, 82, Well Known For Her Spunk And Sense Of Humor

She was born November 30, 1928 in New Salem, Pennsylvania; Virginia moved to Lorain County in 1961. In 1971, she and her growing family settled in Sheffield Village to raise her children.

She was a devoted wife and mother of nine children. She enjoyed spending time with her children and many loving grand children and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her brother Robert Shipley, daughters Laura Grimes (Rick), Bobby Demich (Walter), Neila Meyers, Virginia Davisson (Bruce) of Marietta, Ohio, Alverta Kramer (David) and Janet Darmos (Mark), and sons Donald Shipley of Herriam, Tennessee, Robert A. Gwynn, Jr. (Terry) of Elyria, and Kevin Gwynn.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Gwynn, Sr., by her parents Edward and Lauretta (nee Rosenthal) Shipley, and her granddaughter Amanda Davisson.

Virginia was an avid Yahtzee player who also enjoyed hummingbird collectibles and solving crossword puzzles.

Her spunk and sense of humor were always appreciated by those who new her best. Virginia’s final days were spent surrounded by her loving family and friends in the home of her daughter, Janet, with the assistance of New Life Hospice. She will be greatly missed.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Thursday July 21st between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain. Funeral services will be Friday July 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral chapel with Virginia’s son-in-law, Reverend Rick Grimes, officiating. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park.

The family encourages memorial contributions to New Life Hospice, 3700 Kolbe Rd., Lorain, OH 44053.

To offer your condolences to the family please visit www.gluvna.net.