Virginia Mae Griggs

Virginia Mae Griggs, 97, of Galesburg died at 9:42 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Virginia was born on July 7, 1917 in Galesburg.  Virginia was an active and devoted member of First Baptist Church in Galesburg and helped teach Sunday school at the church.  She enjoyed playing card games and bingo.  She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and loved to collect stuffed animals.  Virginia also enjoyed listening to music.  She is survived by several cousins.  Virginia was preceded in death by her parents Jay and Marian Griggs and a special friend, Clarence. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2015 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg.  Pastor Daniel Siems will officiate.  No Visitation is planned.  Memorials may be made in memory of Virginia to the First Baptist Church, 169 S. Cherry St., Galesburg, IL 61401.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.