Virginia L. Gay

Virginia L. Gay obituary, Big Rapids, MI

Virginia L. Gay

Virginia Gay Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Alternatives on Jan. 5, 2026.
Virginia L. Gay, born on July 2, 1946, in Hazard, Kentucky, passed away on December 30, 2025 at Evergreen Terrace Nursing Home in Big Rapids, Michigan. Virginia was a devoted, loving, and caring mother and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. Her love extended to animals, especially her cherished cats.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Edward Olinger and Lilian Olinger, brother James Olinger, and sisters, Midge Patterson, and Linda Olinger. Viriginia is also preceded in death by her only daughter Sherry Gay.

Virginia is survived by her son, Randy Gay, and her five grandchildren: Randy Gay, Heather Gay, Chelsea Gay, Caitlin Gay, and Brittany Brashears. She is also survived her brother John Olinger, and her sister Gloria Hall along with twelve great-grandchildren, who will all miss her dearly.

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