Virginia Lorrainne Pershing

Virginia Lorrainne Pershing obituary

Virginia Lorrainne Pershing

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Virginia Pershing Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Chapel of Richland on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Virginia Lorrainne Pershing, 81 of Richland, MO, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 in the Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab of Lebanon, MO. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland, MO. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in the Memorial Chapel of Richland. Mrs. Pershing is survived by three children: David Pershing (Gayle) of Laquey, MO, Johanna Pershing of Lebanon, MO and Jennifer Pershing of Richland, MO; five grandchildren: Alex Pershing of Michigan City, IN, Jesse Pershing of Jefferson City, MO, Cole Pershing of Laquey, MO, Justin Pershing (Carly) of Chesapeake, VA, and Annelyse Schultz (Daniel) of Springfield, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Virginia Pershing and may be left at Memorial Chapel of Richland.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

8

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Memorial Chapel of Richland

715 E. Jefferson Avenue, Richland, MO 65556

Send Flowers

Oct

8

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Oaklawn Cemetery Of Richland

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Memorial Chapel of Richland