Virginia McPherson

July 29, 1942 - April 21, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” McPherson (nee Denzy), 79, of Joliet, IL (formerly of Harvey, IL) was born on July 29, 1942. Virginia passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2022, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Laura Denzy, her beloved husband Alton McPherson, her brother Albert “Mike” Denzy, her son Steve McPherson, and her granddaughter Ashlea McPherson. Virginia is survived by her children, Timothy (Carrie) McPherson of Schererville, IN, Kimberly McPherson of Joliet, IL, Phil (Ima) McPherson of Schererville, IN, Mike (Kathy) Smith of Fayetteville, TN, Scott (Kathy) McPherson of Tullahoma, TN, Mahasha Chandler of Joliet, IL, her grandchildren, Willie McPherson, Steven (Tiffany) McPherson, Dusty (Kymber) McPherson, Shane (Stephanie) McPherson, Rachel (Peter) Petropoulis, Garrett Smith, Gloria Smith, Brandon McPherson, Imman Bravo, Kiel Bravo, and Courtney McPherson, her 11 wonderful great grandchildren, her sister-in-law, Barb Denzy, daughter-in-law Patty (late Steve McPherson) Hall, and numerous nieces & nephews. Virginia was a graduate of Thornton Township High School in Harvey and worked at Vicom for many years before retiring. She enjoyed traveling in her later years with her daughters. She loved being with her family and especially loved family dinners & holidays. Virginia could often be heard planning Christmas gatherings in July. She was the life of the party with her unfiltered sense of humor and contagious laugh. She never met a stranger. Virginia was the kindest, most giving person you could ever meet. Visitation will be on Monday, April 25, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Memory Lane Funeral Home 6305 W. Lincoln Hwy Crown Point, IN 46307. Service will be on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Essex Jones presiding. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Kidney Fund, www.kidneyfund.org