Virginia Wright Millard

VIRGINIA WRIGHT MILLARD DEC 14, 1919 - OCT 2, 2010 On October 2, 2010, Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Virginia was born in Salem, Illinois, December 14, 1919 to parents Harry and Lovell Wright. She married the love of her life, Harry (Bud) Millard, after he returned from WWII in 1946. Soon after, they made their home in Modesto where Harry worked for the Modesto Bee and Virginia worked as a staff accountant for the accounting firm of Atherton, Ludlow, Rostomily, and Schonhoff. She retired after thirty years, however, she chose to work for realtor Paul Zegaris and later Naraghi Farms. Virginia was known for her warm and kind heart and witty humor. She was very creative and talented and loved painting and ceramics. She attended art classes at MJC and was a member of the Central California Art League. She was a long time member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and was a daughter of The American Revolution. She was an avid bridge player and loved playing with her good friends. Her other interests included cooking, gardening, playing golf, and especially spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Harry. She is survived by her children, William Millard (Susan) of Fresno, CA, Nancy Millard of Long Beach, Melinda Millard-Stephens of Modesto, and Mark Millard (Jessie) of Modesto. Grand- children, Brannan Millard (Consuelo), Amelia Pimley (Daniel), Courtney Brock. Nieces, Candy Bishop, Carrie and Paula Mathewson. Great-grandchildren, Rachel and Julien Perez. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 4-6 p.m at Lakewood Memorial Park at 900 Santa Fe Ave. Hughson. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 2 o'clock p.m at Lakewood Memorial Park. Graveside Service will occur after and a reception will follow at the Millard Residence at 1009 Gettysburg Way, Modesto, CA. www.modbee.com/obituaries