Virginia R. Spalding, 96, of Taylorville, died Tuesday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Taylorville Care Center.   

 

Virginia was born on May 14, 1920 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the daughter of Jay Betts and Mary Etta (Brown) Pehlman. She moved to Taylorville in 1930 and attended Taylorville Elementary and High Schools.She married Lloyd A. Spalding on August 4, 1943. He preceded her in death on Jan. 26, 1999.

 

She is survived by 2 sisters-in-law: Mary Ellen (William) Chernisky, Pana, IL and Darlean (Joseph Richard) Allen, St. Petersburg, Fl. She is also survived by four generations of nieces and nephews.

 

Virginia was employed originally at First Trust & Savings Bank for 17 years, and then began working at the First National Bank in Taylorville the day it opened, retiring after 28 years as Vice President.  

 

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Taylorville and was very active in their annual Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon.

 

To honor Virginia’s wishes, no visitation will be held.  A graveside service will be at Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. with pastor Michael Evanchak officiating.  

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christian County Senior Citizen Center, 701 W. Adams, Taylorville, IL. 62568 or to First Presbyterian Church, 116 E. Franklin, Taylorville, IL 62568.

 

McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories of Virginia, or condolences to the family may be left online at mcclurefuneralhome.com