Virginia D. Noland

Virginia Dale Noland 75, of Oak Grove, MO passed away May 27, 2004 at St. Mary�s Hospital in Blue Springs. The Memorial Service will be 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at Speaks Memorial Chapel. Virginia was born in Bates City, Mo on January 11, 1929 to Dale M. Wilkinson and Maggie (Hare) Wilkinson. Virginia married John Noland in 1947. He precedes her in death. She was a sewing instructor of the Singer Company for 15 years before her retirement. She was also a design consultant for the film industries. Virginia loved to travel and had visited many countries. She was a member of Unity Village and was also a teacher there. Virginia was a strong, loving mother and friend, displaying great strength to all who knew her. She is survived by her son Gerald Noland and wife Brenda, Raymore; daughter Susan Noland, San Francisco; 2 brothers, Keith Wilkinson, and John Wilkinson both of Independence; sister Margaret Huber of Grain Valley; 2 grandchildren, Jon Noland and Tasha Noland, and many nieces and nephews. Give�em hell in Heaven, Mama Red!