Mary Regina "Gina" Venn

So sad to find out about Gina´s passing. We will cherish the memories. Gina loved her garden and it was beautiful to see all the colorful flowers year after year. We enjoyed many meals with friends at her house. Rest in peace Gina

Mary (or Gina) loved the Native American culture, and the beauty of Arizona, where she used to go on vacations. She shared these things with me, her neighbor and peer, as well as her gardening knowledge and experience, and not a few cups of tea. She was always cheerful and courageous and pressing ahead, despite several major medical set-backs over the last several years. Our neighborhood is poorer without Gina. I will miss this stately lady.

In memory of Gina, an independent woman of knowledge, skilled photographer, and great travel companion that evoked a sense of adventure, curiosity, and freedom in all that shared her life. She was someone whose passion for exploration never waned. Her intellect was sharp, always eager to engage in thoughtful conversation, questioning everything, and seeking to learn about art, politics, religion, and various other subjects. She attended classes offered by the University of Richmond´s School...