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She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on March 14, 1964, the daughter of the late Archie & Myrtie Marjorie Wilson Johnson. After graduating from Lee County High School, she attended and graduated from the Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's degree. Virginia worked at the Lexington Clinic as a Payment Analyst and was a member of the Salem Christian Church.
Survivors include: her daughter, Marisa Danielle Swango; her former husband, Obra Collins, Jr.; one brother, David Chester Johnson; one sister, Pauline Johnson Montgomery; three grandchildren, Jaycen David Mills, Ryan Michael Thomas, and Malachii W. Carter; a special friend, Christine White and a host of other extended family and friends.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 AM Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, W. Main St., Richmond, with Bro. Elmer Thomas and Johny Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery at Poosey Ridge.
Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be: Jerry Collins, Mike Collins, Robert Collins, Jimmy Collins, Jaycen Mills and Matt Collins.
The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, W. Main St., Richmond, is in charge of the arrangements.
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