Virginia Alice Greer "Jenny" Critcher

Virginia "Jenny" Alice Greer Critcher, 93, was born in the Watauga County community of Deep Gap, NC, June 22, 1930, to the late Fred and Ella Watson Greer.

God called her home Wednesday, May 15, 2024, where she was greeted by many loved ones. Virginia's heart was her family as she was an example to all as she lived her life as a faithful and dutiful wife, giving birth to four children and doting on nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She spoke often of how she loves her family and showed her love in a multitude of ways.

She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church for more than 70 years where she served in many different areas. She helped to establish the infant nursery; utilized her cooking skills through the bereavement committee; shared her talent for growing and arranging flowers for the church worship center and many churchwide events; and applied her teaching abilities in Vacation Bible School, Sunday School and the Women's Missionary Union.

Survivors who greatly benefited from her loving care include her devoted husband of 72 years, Dwight Critcher; daughter Lynda Miller; her children and grandchildren: Jeff Keller (Rachel), Bailey, Abby and Cade, Bart Keller (Theresa), Macie and Wyatt. Her son Roger Critcher (Denise), their children and grandchildren: Addie Critcher, Kristina Smith (Adam), Kassidy and Emma, Amanda Critcher, Andrew Critcher (Olivia), Charlotte and Cleveland. Son Ricky Critcher (Jamie, their children and grandchildren: Caleb Critcher (Allison), Breeana, Isaac Critcher (Brittany), Logan, Sawyer and Austin, Patrick Critcher (Amanda), Isabella, Olivia, Blair and Chloe.

Also surviving are sisters Gloria Critcher (Sammy, deceased) and Patty Edwards (Joe) and many adoring nieces and nephews.

As a young mother Virginia mourned the loss of her infant son, Dwight Earl Critcher, Jr. in 1954 and more recently the loss of her dear son-in-law Joe Miller.

Virginia also mourned the loss of three cherished sisters, Betty Sibert (Paul, deceased), Mary Sue Hartley (Ansel), and Ruby Norris (Tracy, deceased).

Virginia valued the in-laws she was blessed with when she gained her husband. Those surviving in-laws include Tommy Critcher, Faye Castor, Margaret Cook (Roger) and Ray Critcher (Joan). Those deceased: Father-in-Law Fred Critcher and Mother-in-law Lillie Hartley Critcher, Selma Hollar (Lige), Bill Critcher (Velma), Carl Critcher (Ethel), Mary Cook (Ledford), Robbie Critcher, Rev. David Castor, Joanne Wellborn (Jack), and Jerry Critcher.

The family will receive friends Friday, May 17, 2024 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 3505 Bamboo Road, Boone, NC 28607. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Worship Center of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Mount Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum at 521 Old East King St., Boone, NC 28607.

As a loving tribute to Virginia flowers will be appreciated. Her family also requests memorial donations may be made to the Bereavement Meal Ministry Fund or Equip Recreation Ministry of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 3505 Bamboo Road, Boone, NC 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.