Virginia Hanbury Williams
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Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Irene Crawford and C. Paul Hanbury, Ginger graduated from Churchland High School and the University of Georgia. She lived in Norfolk for forty years before moving to Virginia Beach, where she enjoyed nearly a decade close to the ocean she loved.
Ginger is survived by her husband of 55 years, C. Earle Williams, Jr.; daughter, Ashley Williams Hardee (Lee), of Charlotte, NC; son, Clifford E. Williams III (Jjana Valentiner), of Alexandria, VA; and grandson, William Hardee.
Ginger loved gardening, cooking, decorating, entertaining, and spending time at the beach with family and friends. She found joy in good company and good conversation. She will be deeply missed.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please plant something in your garden or donate to a charity of your choice in her memory.
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Jean Whitlock Kleinhans
Yesterday
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Ginger. Growing up we were next door neighbors for many many years. The picture you are showing here looks just like Ginger all those years ago. She was older than the rest of us kids and her younger sister was one of my sisters best friends. I didn't have a lot of interaction with Ginger but I remember being invited to her wedding. I was so excited to be able to go, and it had the extra excitement of being a formal event. I made the mistake of letting my mother-in-law at the time, who was a hairdresser, do my hair. It was a disaster. I ended up not going to the wedding as I was too embarrassed at the way I looked. I'm so happy that Ginger had a wonderful life with her husband and children. The Hanburys were wonderful neighbors and I have many fond memories of being around them.
Audrey Whitlock
Yesterday
I´m stunned & saddened. Living next door & growing up with her younger sister I was probably more of a pest to Ginger in our early yrs. But later in life it was always great to run into her and Earl & catch up on the family news. The smile and especially the laugh was diagnostic! She just made you feel good. R.I.P. my childhood neighbor & friend and may everyone have the fondest memories as I do.
Tom Branton
Yesterday
I will always remember Ginger living down the street. Her wonderful personality and personality.
RIP Ginger and love to her family.
Steve, Pattie & Alex Card
October 7, 2025
We will always remember our talks in the water when we were in the Bahamas. You always listened to our struggles and put forth a world of hope. We will miss you. We have been blessed by knowing and loving you.
Steve, Pattie, and Alex Card
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