Virginia Iona Deyell Shrader

Virginia Iona Deyell Shrader, 87, of Washington, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, October 30, 2025. Virginia was born June 13, 1938 in Wolfdale, a daughter of the late Robert A. and Sarah Patterson Deyell. She was the last survivor of the 13 children in the Deyell family. On January 5, 1957, she married her friend and sweetheart, Frank Eugene Shrader, who after 52 years went to live in Heaven, passing on our Lord's birthday, December 25, 2008. Virginia graduated from Trinity High School May 29, 1956, at the Trinity Campus. She began a successful career as a tax preparer, running her own business for 42 years. She is survived by her four daughters: Kathy Starr Shrader; Bonnie Renee Shrader, with whom she made her home; Tammy Shrader; and Joy Lynn (Bob) Rizor, all of Washington; a precious granddaughter, Erin Marie (Rob) Werner of Clinton; a most precious great- grandson, Austin Fletcher Werner; and many nieces and nephews, all loved in their own right. Virginia was a member of Covenant Life Fellowship, now called Point View Church, for quite a few years. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Family and friends will be received from 3 until the 6 p.m. time of a funeral service Tuesday, November 11, in the funeral home, with Pastor Craig Bellis officiating. Virginia will be laid to rest beside her dear husband, Frank in North Buffalo Cemetery.