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Virginia PINKSTON Obituary
Virginia Ann Pinkston, 85 years old, went to be with the lord on June 14, 2014 in Austin, Texas. She was born in Abilene, Texas on May 9, 1929. She moved to Austin 18 months later and has lived here her whole life. She graduated from Austin High School in 1946. She worked at R. W. Byram & Co. as an oil and gas analyst for 21 years. She was a member of Great Hills Baptist Church (formerly Allandale Baptist Church) for 42 years.
Virginia was preceded in death by her father Ray Mack Forrester, mother Annie Pearl Jenkins, step-father Ed Jenkins, brother Odell Forrester, sister Fayrene Garnier. Also, her first husband Robert Lee Chilton and second husband Bill Layton.
She is survived by her husband Winn Pinkston, daughter Sandra Lee Freitag, son-in-law Ken Freitag, son Robert Gregg Chilton, daughter-in-law Janice Chilton and grandchildren, Todd Freitag, Matthew Freitag, Robert Chilton, Travis Chilton, Daniel Chilton, Ben Chilton and Rachael Chilton; step-children Sandy Pinkston, Tina Pinkston and Gayle Frizzell.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening, on Monday, the 16th of June 2014, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
A Funeral service will be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, the 17th of June, at Great Hills Baptist Church 10500 Jollyville Rd, Austin. Interment will follow in Cook-Walden Memorial Hill Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas.
Condolences may be sent to www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.
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Traci Hailey-Kelsheiemr
January 15, 2016
Winn,
I am so very sorry that I am JUST learning of the passing of Virginia. My heart hurts that we did not know. When I saw you at mom's funeral in the spring of 2015, I was afraid to ask where your sweet wife was because where you were, she was always there too. I think on that day, I feared this had happened and I just couldn't say anything. You have always mean't so much to me as did Virginia. Mom and Dad loved you both dearly as did I. I always loved getting my hugs from you. What a sweet Angel Heaven gained when Virginia entered the doors of Heaven. All my love - Traci "Hailey" - Kelsheimer
Judy Young
July 9, 2014
Mr. Pinkston, I came to know Virginia when we worked in the Retreat Office under Barbara O'Chester. We had many conversations there. I also remember when you and Virginia were on the trip to Branson with me, and both of you were so kind to walk me to my hotel room Late each night. At least we will see her in Heaven some day. My condolences,
Judy Young
June 28, 2014
Dear Winn, I was so happy when you and Virginia married, and know that those years together were a blessing to you as well as everyone who knew both of you. Praying for you my friend, wish I could have been there for her service. Much love and prayers to you and for you. Susan Hinson
Janet Kres
June 20, 2014
Virginia was a wonderful addition to our neighborhood. Often we would meet at the postal box center and share news. We will miss seeing Virginia and Winn in the greenbelt when we walked the dogs.
Winn, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet and Mark Kres
Brenda Gideon
June 18, 2014
I will miss Virginia. She was truly a shining light and sweet spirit in a sometimes dark world. She definitely let others see Christ in her.
Brenda and Denny Gideon
June 16, 2014
Sandra and Gregg- I was so sad to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a beautiful lady both physically and spiritually. I have many fond memories of our time at Rosedale. You are in my prayers.
Brenda (Linebarger) Kilburn
Denise and Ralph Gonzales
June 16, 2014
Dearest Winn,
We loved Miss Virginia so much! The light of Christ always shone so brightly in her sweet countenance, and any who were introduced to her were introduced to the love of God. We are thankful for the Sunday mornings we were able to share in worship with both of you, and we look forward to that day when we will join her in worship again! We love you....
Maria Felan
June 16, 2014
Virginia was the best thing that happened to me when I joined R.W. Byram and Company, she became a truly great friend to me. We had so much fun working together and shared so many funny moments. I loved her with all my heart. I am so thankful that I was consistent in calling her on her birthday.....grateful that I spoke with her on May 9th, 2014. She was truly a beautiful woman. I will miss her....Rest in Peace my sweet friend.
Love,
Maria Felan
Richard Curlee
June 16, 2014
Winn, my heart aches for you. You and Ginny have always been such a delightful inspiration and model for me. My heart is full of prayer for you and your family.
Sandy Callaham
June 15, 2014
It was a blessing to have known Virginia, she was such a great lady
Sandy Callaham
Carolyn Kitzman
June 14, 2014
Virginia was such a beautiful and charming lady. We were pleased to be with her and get to know the mother of our friend, Sandy Freitag. She was truly a fine Christian Lady!
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