Virginia Phyllis Abney, age 80, of Largo, FL passed away on December 20th, 2022 at the Palm Garden of Pinellas following an extended illness.
On April 23rd, 1942, she was born in Aurora, IL to parents William Langdon and Phyllis Gill. On May 3rd, 1968, she married Billy Woodrow Abney at the Barksdale AFB, LA. Together, they shared 26 years of marriage.
Virginia was a stay at home mom and substitute teacher. She earned her Master’s Degree in education from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in 1969. She also gave extensive service as a condo association officer at The Villas at Forestbrook, Largo, FL.
Virginia was an avid gardener and got to enjoy it around the world as a military spouse. Of all the places that they lived, she was most fond of her time in Hawaii. The family has lived in Florida since 1993.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Billy Woodrow Abney. She is survived by her daughter- Patricia Abney, grandson- Justin Billy Abney-Thomas, and long-time companion- Gerald K. Campbell.
A memorial service will be held in her honor on December 30th, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Veterans Funeral Care, located at 830 N Belcher Road Clearwater, FL 33765.
Dear Tricia, Justin & family,
I am just now learning of your Mom’s passing! I am so sorry! She has been a wonderful friend to me since Hickam Air Force Base.
I loved her dearly!!!
Love,
Sherri Stoneberger
I just found out that Ginney had passed. We knew each other at Hickam AFB when Billy and she would live next door to us – not once, but twice while we were in Hawaii. How often does that happen and then becoming friends over those years.
Unfortunately, when we both moved to Florida, we did not see each other being we were across the state from each other.
I know that Gerald was good to her and after her husband Billy died, he was the one that kept her going. They loved to golf and take cruises and Ginney felt alive again.
Tricia – not sure what you remember about Hawaii, but you were the sweetest little gal and always so energetic. You kept your mom on the move all the time.
My sympathies to everyone. Ginney was one of a kind. She was a dear friend and I will miss her. I have a picture of your mom that you might enjoy, if Trisha reads this, and can send to your phone if you call me