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Virginia Austin

1928 - 2014

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1928

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2014

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Virginia Austin Obituary

Virginia "Ginger" Underwood Austin passed away peacefully on October 13, in Houston, TX. Born November 8, 1928 to Mary and John Underwood in Newport, RI. She married E. Douglas Austin on August 30, 1952 and settled in Houston in 1968.
Ginger is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Richard Underwood and Stephen Decatur Underwood. She is survived by sisters Jean Berro and Paula Paschoal; her husband of 62 years, E. Douglas Austin; son Doug (wife Josie); daughter Pam Sumler; son Stephen (wife Amy) and grandchildren - Guru Kirn, Sara, Carmen, Colin, and Katie. Private services will be held.
Donations in Ginger's memory may be made to Arthritis.org or houstonhospice.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 26, 2014.

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Lee

October 26, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 119:76

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