Virginia Lloyd

Virginia Newbanks Lloyd, age 80, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 after a 14 year struggle with cancer. She was born on January 3, 1931 to the late Arthur Newbanks and Ruth McFall Newbanks in Oak Park, Illinois. She focused on raising her family until she received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Houston in 1966. She practiced Real Estate for over 30 years and was an active volunteer at BenTaub Hospital and United Way. As one of the first to serve as a juvenile court volunteer, her service culminated in becoming president of the organization. Virginia enjoyed reading, knitting, doing genealogical research, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Michael Lloyd, her sister Katherine Buscher and daughter Katherine Bournias. She is survived by her son, Michael R. Lloyd and his wife Sue; grandchildren, Anastacia Miller, Jennifer Denne, Christopher Lloyd and John Lloyd; and great-grandchild, Ayden Lloyd.
A Memorial Service honoring Virginia's life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, 6700 Ferris. The family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.