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Virginia Wheeler Obituary
SANTEE, S.C. - Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Wheeler, 70 years old of Santee, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 15, 2014 at her home with her family by her side.
Born February 25, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts the daughter of John F. and Helen M. O'Hara. Ginny grew up in Hingham, Massachusetts later moving to East Orleans, Massachusetts graduating from Nauset Regional High School in 1961. Ginny then attended Plymouth State College in Plymouth, New Hampshire majoring in Elementary Education and Music.
Ginny met the love of her life Jim in October 1961 and they later married in November 1964. After Jim retired from the Air Force in 1981, they made their home in Barrington, New Hampshire and later in Rochester with their two children Jim and Kathleen.
Ginny worked at Federal Savings Bank as Branch Manager in Barrington, New Hampshire and retired in 1995.
Jim and Ginny retired to Santee, South Carolina in 2001 and split their time between South Carolina and Lake Forest RV Resort in East Wakefield, New Hampshire.
Ginny is survived by her husband of 49 years James Wheeler, their son James Wheeler Jr. of Rochester, New Hampshire and wife Lisa, daughter Kathleen Copley and her husband Don of Columbia, South Carolina. She also leaves eight grandchildren; Shain Eighmey, Private First Class Brian Wheeler, Bradley Mondoux, Shanda Lucas, Heather Lucas, Kristofer Copley, Steven Copley, Jennifer Copley and great granddaughter Marie Virginia Eighmey. A brother Richard J. O'Hara of East Orleans, Massachusetts and his daughter Margaret Dodson.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of AGAPE Hospice in Manning, South Carolina.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of The Cremation Society of New Hampshire. Their address for the service is 243 Hanover St. Manchester, New Hampshire. Gathering of family and friends will be between 11 a.m. and Noon with the service at 12 on Monday January 27, 2014. Family only will attend the interment at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, New Hampshire.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to AGAPE Hospice, 5 South Mill Street, Manning, South Carolina 29102
A memorial service will be held at the Elloree United Methodist Church in Elloree, South Carolina at a date to be announced.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Wheeler
Bette & Barry Arnold
January 28, 2014
We will always remember her beautiful smile and a true friend. We will keep the memories of her and how much she loved sitting by the water and being at LFR. The good times going to lunch and the hymn singing, so many wonderful memories.
Paula Blanchette
January 27, 2014
To All of the Family,
I just wanted to let you know how much I will miss Ginny. I will always remember the fun times that she and I had working together at the Barrington Branch late Friday nights. We would just laugh and be silly because we were so tired at that point. My husband, my children and myself have many fond memories of Ginny and many of you also. We will all miss her vibrant smile - it was contagious. She was a very courageous woman and I always had much respect for her. I will always remember our days at FSB and her friendship. From Our Family to yours - Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
With Love the Blanchette Family
January 27, 2014
Jim, may God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we will call you when you get back home. Sincerely, with love, Phil & Peg Gamage
nana m
January 26, 2014
My thoughts and prays are with you.fill your heart with wonderful memories of this special lady and in time it will get a little easier. My love to you all
Larry Lee
January 26, 2014
Jim and Family, Ginny was a sweet and wonderful woman. Her friendship with Judy will be fondly remembered. Please accept condolences and may you and your family be filled with the pleasant memories of which she was such a great part.
January 26, 2014
Dear Jim & family, Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Ginny. So glad we had the opportunity to visit this past summer. Her smile was ever present even through her illness. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Charlie & Kay Abraham
Nancy Chabot
January 25, 2014
Just received word here in AZ of Ginny's passing. My very deepest sympathy goes out to all of the Wheeler family.
I worked with Ginny in the Barrington branch of Federal Savings, and I have to say she was one of the nicest people I have ever known. We had great fun in that branch and it was a pleasure to work with her.
I know how deeply she loved her family. She will be deeply missed by many.
I am glad that she retired early and could spend her last years enjoying life and her wonderful family.
My thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Carmen Davis
January 25, 2014
Dear Kathy and Mr. Wheeler~I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Wheelers passing. I know she was deeply loved and she has left behind a strong and wodnderful family. May you find peace in each others strength. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Luanne Horne
January 25, 2014
Ginny you let your light shine so brightly and were a good example always. I know you are at peace with The Lord now and waiting for your precious family.
Patricia Gibson
January 25, 2014
A beautiful woman who raised a wonderful family! She will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to the whole family.
January 25, 2014
I was so sorry to see of your passing Ginny, and I am glad that I had the opportunity to see you this past summer.
Nancy Viel
January 24, 2014
Uncle Jim, James & Kathy,
I'm very sad to hear Aunt Ginny has passed. Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers. I have many memories of us together. Love you very much.
Donna Lund
January 24, 2014
My heart goes out to Kathy Jim and Mr Wheeler and families, you lost a very special person, but she is now an angel looking down on you, may you find peace in the days to follow
Theresa Lawry
January 24, 2014
I'm so sorry to learn of Ginny's passing. I knew Ginny from the Barrington school system and from my weekly trips to the bank where we shared many, many laughs. She was such a delightful person. Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.
Hazel Raynes
January 24, 2014
Ginny was a neighbor at Lake Forrest and we have lots of great memories! So sorry for the loss of a big family!
Ja & Karen Latford
January 24, 2014
We were so blessed to have you in our lives and we have so many wonderful memories to cherish. We will miss you Mum.
Tina Bertrand-Dimalanta
January 24, 2014
I'm so very sorry to hear this. Ginny was a huge part of my younger teen years and I have many happy memories of her. What a huge loss. My prayers are with you all. "Nothing gold can stay".
Nana playing with myself as a baby.
Shain Eighmey
January 24, 2014
As sad as I am to have lost someone as special as Nana, I think this is a good time to reflect just how fortunate we all were to have had someone as special as her in our lives.
My life is full of wonderful memories of time we spent together; reading "The Night Before Christmas" to the music she played on Christmas Eve and walking outside at night to the lake with her and Papa learning about the stars. Each moment is a unique and priceless treasure that I will get to keep forever, and use as a lesson to pass along to my daughter, her great-granddaughter, as she grows up.
We were very lucky indeed.
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