Virginia Lee Dougan

Virginia Lee Dougan

Virginia Dougan Obituary

Visit the Baue Funeral Home - St. Charles website to view the full obituary.

Virginia Lee Dougan (nee Griffard), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Charles Dougan; cherished daughter of the late Geraldine and James Griffard; devoted mother of Mary Beth Ryan and Catherine Ye; loving grandmother of eight.

Virginia loved caring for her husband and daughters, and her home was always the place to be while they were growing up. A devoted homemaker while her husband served in the Air Force, she later went on to manage an apartment building. During her children’s younger years, she enjoyed being involved as a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Virginia was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Memorials may be made in Virginia's name to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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