Virginia L. "Ginger" West

1946 - 2022

BORN

1946

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Chas E. Davis Funeral Home

3075 S. Florida Ave.

Inverness, Florida

Virginia West Obituary

Name: Visitation for Virginia L. "Ginger" West
Start: 2023-01-02T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Cornerstone Baptist Church

Virginia L. "Ginger" West, age 76, Inverness, FL passed away December 18, 2022 at her daughter's residence with family at her side.

"Ginger" was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 10, 1946 to the late Norris Merlin Wellman and Elinor Louise (Campbell) Wellman and moved to this area in 1976 from Lakeland with her late husband, John F. West who passed away June 12, 2001. She and John owned and operated the Badcock Furniture Store in Inverness.

Ginger was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Family Resource Center, a community based agency who literally helps thousands of children and their families who are having difficulties in their lives. She received recognition for that service from the Citrus Co. Chamber of Commerce, Citrus Co. Chronicle newspaper, and many other organizations for her many years of serving our community. Additionally, she and her husband were foster parents for over 30 years, had hundreds of children in their home, and were founders of the Citrus County Foster Parent Association. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church.

Left to cherish her memory are five children: Michelle Cleary, Hernando, FL; Nikki Canary, Inverness, FL; John F. West, Jr. and wife, Sheeba, Lake Mary, FL; Robert West and wife, Penelope, Corpus Christie, TX; R.J. Fontana and wife, Jordan, Ocala, FL; 1 sister, Linda Garlitz, Nokomis, FL; 13 grandchildren: Brittany, Channing, Christopher, Morgan, Jared, Ryan, Philip, Sungeetha, Maverick, Legend, Rocket, Carson, and Carlee; 3 great grandchildren: Kendra, Luke, and Jason.

There is a Celebration of Life scheduled on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM from the Cornerstone Baptist Church with pastors Kip Younger, Mike Kramer, and Darrell Reneau officiating. Her urn will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery beside her husband, John at a later date. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 1:00 PM until the service begins. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Family Resource Center in Ginger's memory. The Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Dec. 25, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Virginia West

8 Entries

Judie Moore Horton

January 3, 2023

Ginger was a friend as is her sister, Linda. We first met when we lived across the street from them when Ginger and I were in 9th grade. She will be missed, she is a person that definitely made a difference in the world. God bless all of those that she left behind.

The Gareth Walmsleys

December 31, 2022

We knew Ginger since going to high school with her in Venice Florida . Even then she was a very focused person. Her focus was her gift and her gift was then caring for all these kids of Citrus County. Her Legacy remains with her own kids. Our sympathy to each of you. Pat and Gareth Walmsley formerly of Venice and Citrus
County.

Nilda M. Rodriguez

December 27, 2022

I love Ms . Ginger, her friendship and counseling helped me so much In my time of need. Her place is my "old healing place" . Her generosity and compassion has no boundaries . Rest In Peace at Jesus feet, my friend.

Nilda M. Rodriguez

December 27, 2022

I love Ms .Ginger, her love and counseling helped me immensely at my time of need.Her place is the `healing´ place for me. Her generosity has no boundaries. Rest in peace at Jesus feet., my friend .

Susan C. Falcone

December 27, 2022

Miss Ginger's mission in this County will live forever. Her influence touched so many adults and children and tgey will carry her with them in all they do.
She will be missed but never forgotten because of who she was and what she did.

Sheara Fitterman

December 27, 2022

This county was blessed to have had her here. And many of us were blessed to have known her.

-Sheara Fitterman

Lynda Hartman

December 26, 2022

I feel so blessed that Ginger considered me a friend. I loved her occasional text messages just to say good morning. She was such a blessing to our church and our community outreach program. For two Christmases, not only did Ginger think about the children of the community, but she also gave to the children attending our Breakfast with Santa. Ginger donated new toys each of two years for the children attending this event. I don't think I've ever met anyone with a more giving, loving spirit. She will be greatly missed. My most sincere condolences to her entire family.

The Burke Family

December 25, 2022

Our fondest memories are those parties and events we shared with Brittany and Matt and Joey. We go way back. We are sorry for the loss for Ginger's family and for all those Ginger took care of every Christmas. She had a tremendous heart.

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