Virginia Sweat

SWEAT, Virginia Hendry "Ginny" 61, of St. Petersburg, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa. Ginny was the loving minister's wife of the Reverend Dr. J. Marvin Sweat and a life long member of the First United Methodist Church. Ginny loved her church work, her church family and her choir life. She so enjoyed supporting Marvin in his work as minister of visitation. She was known as 'Sweet Ginny' because of her loving spirit. She was devoted to her family. She was a loving friend of countless people and never met a stranger. In addition to her active church life, Ginny was an active member of PEO and a sustainer of the Junior League. She was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School and the University of South Florida. She worked 33 years for the American Automobile Association (AAA). Ginny is survived by her loving husband, the Reverend Dr. James Marvin Sweat Jr., St. Petersburg; sister Laureen H. Lynn, Mobile, AL; brothers Donald W. Hendry, Oldsmar, Robert W. Hendry Jr., St. Petersburg, William M. Hendry, St. Petersburg; nieces Kara Hendry, Erin Hendry; nephews Donny Hendry, Andrew (Drew) Hendry, John Hendry and Matthew Hendry; stepdaughter Alice Jeanne McGuire, Cullowhee, NC; stepsons James M. Sweat III, Boynton Beach, Thomas W. Sweat, Richmond, VA and David Scott Sweat, Naples; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert W. Hendry Sr.; her mother, Hildred J. Hendry and her sister, Martha J. Hendry. There will be a viewing from 5 to 8 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 14th at Anderson McQueen Funeral Home 2201 Dr. MLK St. N. with a funeral service at First United Methodist Church at 2 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 15th. Flowers are welcome, and the family has designated memorial contributions for The Choir Program at First United Methodist Church, 212 3rd St. N., St Petersburg, FL 33701. Visit her online guestbook at www.andersonmcqueen.com.