Virginia L. "Ginger" Owens Graves

Virginia L. "Ginger" Owens Graves obituary, Fortville, IN

Virginia L. "Ginger" Owens Graves

Virginia Owens Graves Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Seals Funeral Home - Fortville on Aug. 10, 2022.

Publish in a newspaper

Virginia L. "Ginger" Graves, 79, of Fortville, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, in Fishers. She was born June 7, 1943, in Indianapolis. Ginger was an inventory control specialist for 32 years for Macy's Department Store (formerly Lazarus). She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and attended Faithful Friends Bible Study at Fortville Christian Church. She was also a first grade Sunday school teacher at the church.
Ginger is survived by daughter Debbie (Bryan) Reed of Fortville; grandchildren: Michael (Bryanna) Garner, Cassie Reed, Blayke Reed; 5 great-grandchildren: Aeva, Bryan, Daylin, Evie and Elsa, brother Robert (Sandy) Owens, sister-in-law Linda Owens, several nieces, nephews and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Reba Owens and Catherine and Floyd Whelchel, brother James Owens and companion George Loughman.
Friends may call on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 4 to 8 pm at Seals Funeral Home, Fortville. A funeral service to celebrate Ginger's life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Fortville. Memorial contributions may be made to Cops-4-Kids 116 S. State Street Greenfield, IN 46140. Online condolences may be shared at www.sealsfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Virginia L. "Ginger" (Owens) Graves, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Virginia's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Virginia Owens Graves's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Virginia Owens Graves's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?