Virginia “Ginny” T. Schofield, nee Turner, 97, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, July 5, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Mercy Rehabilitation Center in Swansea, IL.
Ginny was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Belleville IL, where she served as a secretary for several years. Ginny was also involved with the knitting group, where they created prayer shawls. Ginny was a member of the Rob Morris Chapter #98 O.E.S., AL Sihah Temple #29 Daughters of the Nile, Hannah Circle, Ainad Belles, and Hospice of Southern Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Lee R. Schofield
- Parents: Edgar W. and Gladys Turner
- Brother: Bill Turner
- Daughter in law: Diana Schofield
Surviving are her:
- Children
- Larry W. Schofield of Columbia, MD
- Nancy D. Schofield of Caseyville, IL
- Judy Schofield Kozak (Andy) of St. Pete Beach, FL
- Amy B. (David) Shaw of Waterloo, IL
- Sister: Carol (Joe) Wolf of Warminster, PA
- Sister in law: Mabel Turner
- Grandchildren
- Nicole L. Barr (Donny Adams)
- Spencer K. Shaw (Bethany Brinkman)
- Alyssa M. Scott (Dennis Ramo)
- Alexa N. Shaw
- Great grandchildren
- Kaylee D. Buneta
- Dakota A. Carlyle
- Kenzie J. Barr
- Kallie M. Adams
- Kelsie L. Adams
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children – St. Louis.
Visitation: Visitation from 10–11 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with a Rob Morris Chapter #98 O.E.S. and Al Sihah Temple #29 Daughters of the Nile services.
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Abby Croissant officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
