Virginia Louise Stires
Virginia Louise Stires
Obituary
Guest Book
Virginia Stires Obituary
Virginia (Genny) Louise Stires, 77, of Stoutsville passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 20, 1947 to the late William and Emma (Roese) Griffis, in Columbus, Ohio. Genny retired from the Columbus Dispatch after many years working as a Journeyman Mailer.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John W. “Bill” Stires, brother Raymond Baise, sister Patricia Landers, and grandson-in-law Preston Harding.
Genny is survived by her daughters, Kari Jo Stires (Randy Wood) and Polly Marie (Scott) Smith; grandchildren, Brandi Parsley (Cody Moss), Jennifer (James) McKenzie, Jesse (Jenna) Wood, Codi Smith, Lindsey (Taylor) Whitesed, and Brittany Smith; great grandchildren, Brady, Will, and Seth Harding, Wyatt and Wren McKenzie, Ivy and Sage Wood, Kyler Reid, Carter Hiser, Paislee Murphy, and Maddox Whitesed; numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St, Ashville. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 5, from 6-8pm. Interment will follow at Harrison Township Cemetery, So. Bloomfield.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lifeline of Ohio.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
420 Main St W, Ashville, OH 43103
People and places connected with Virginia
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Stires
Make a Donation
in Virginia Stires's name
How to support Virginia's loved ones
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
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
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 moreWays to honor Virginia Stires's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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
