Ginny Ailstock-Stolz, 66, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in her Palm Beach Gardens, Florida home on July 14, 2021. She displayed immense courage in her fight to live while maintaining beautiful elegance and selfless concern for others during her valiant battle. She is survived by the love of her life and adoring husband of 32 years, Joel Stolz and their precious cavachon, Duke. She is also survived by Joel's three children, Jared, Stephanie and Brett and his three Grandchildren, Rachel, Arden and Lauren.

Ginny will continue to live in the loving memories of her sisters and brothers Geoy Ailstock Cameron, Rebecca Ailstock Sellers (Pete), Robin Ailstock McElhaney (David), James W. Ailstock III, John C. Ailstock (Jenny), and Lysle K. Ailstock MD (Adriana). Additionally, Ginny will be lovingly cherished by her Auntie dearest Diana Nicholson, 11 nieces and nephews, 7 grand nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and many friends.

Ginny was born in Virginia Beach on January 11, 1955 to Jim and Jackie Ailstock. She grew up surrounded by her siblings and pets in a big red house on the hill of 60th Street and was a member of the 1972 class of First Colonial High School. After attending Virginia Intermont College, she graduated from Old Dominion Univesity in 1977 and drove to San Francisco to quickly realize her dream of international travel by becoming a flight attendant with PanAm. In her time with PanAm she logged many millions of miles while traveling throughout the world and lived in SF, NY and London. She concluded her flying career as a purser with Delta air lines, retiring from aviation in 2001. Her favorite cities were Paris, London, NY and Tokyo and among her innumerable experiences was a harrowing escape from Iran on the last flight out of political unrest. During her extensive travels she cultivated an easy going worldly elegance, a highly refined style and a humble life perspective having interacted with humankind from all walks of life in every corner of the world. A life long student of the French language, Ginny had a quick eager smile and embodied "joie de vivre" . She was an accomplished self taught gardener, a lover of flowers, an unpretentious oenophile, a dedicated doting dog owner and a successful real estate agent later in semi-retirement. Her infectious optimism and positive outlook set an example for all that crossed her path. We are quite sure her beloved labradoodle Casey-doodle greeted her at the Rainbow Bridge and that they are now both happy and free, our guardian angels watching over us.

There are no goodbyes from us. Ginny will be in our hearts forever.

Ginny loved flowers and placing flowers in your home in her honor would surely appeal to her. Our family is forever grateful for the exceptional care provided by Ginny's nurses Leana, Daria, Nicole and Lucy. A celebration of her extraordinarily well lived life will be held on Saturday, September 25th in Virginia Beach.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 8, 2021.

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Ellen & Bob Lehrer

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Florence Brown

September 8, 2021

Deepest sympathy for your loss. Another special Pan Am flight attendant gone to a higher altitude.

Kevin Holley

September 8, 2021

This is such sad news. I will always hold dear the wonderful memories of flying the many flights with you over the several years at Pam Am and Delta. May you Rest In Peace sweet Ginny.

Judith Holder

September 6, 2021

Oh dear Ginny, Such a pleasure having shared the skies en route to Paris, Nice, Brussels with YOU! Beautiful smile, fierce intelligence, strong lady. Perhaps we will meet above the clouds again?

Gary and Sherry Lam

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Jill Wien Badger

August 30, 2021

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August 30, 2021

Heartfelt condolences on the untimely loss of our Pan Am classmate & my NYC roommate, Ginny. So many fond memories of her style, grace & sense of adventure! RIP, dear Ginny.

Carol Tinney Haycox

August 10, 2021

So sorry to hear of Ginny's passing. What a life well-lived.. She was a very sweet and kind friend from FCHS Class of 1972. Always a warm and welcoming smile. Prayers of comfort to her family.

Tanya Cleven

August 9, 2021

I am saddened to hear of Ginny's passing. I have such sweet memories of her and they will forever in my heart. I know she will be greatly missed. It is comforting to know that she lived out her life as she wanted. May God bless the family.

Alaina Pyontek

August 8, 2021

Thank you for your lovely words. This is a beautiful tribute for a beautiful lady. Yes, Ginny was truly loved and admired by all. Her many friends at Turpin Real Estate have missed her presence, speak of her often, and and are so terribly saddened by the news of her passing. Joel and her family have our deepest heartfelt sympathies.

Kathy Grogg - Hilltop Property

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