Virginia R. 'Ginny' Walter, age 81 of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday morning February 8, 2018 at Lakin Hospital in West Columbia, WV. Born April 30, 1936 in Ohio Township, Gallia County. She was the daughter of the late Robert Shaffer and Georgia Shriver Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by 2 Sons, Stephen Walter and Rick Walter, 1 Brother, Jerry Church and by 1 Nephew, Jared (JR) Boothe.

Ginny was an activity therapist at GDC for 30 years.

Ginny is survived by 2 Daughters: Sherry Walter of Springfield and Terry Walter of Bidwell; Grandchildren: Kristian Glenn, Steffani Glenn (Luke Patterson), Erika Myers, and Chevy Barnes; Great Grandchildren: Jacob Matheny, Blake Matheny, Chloe Sellers, Isabel Sellers, Liam Sellers, Luke Patterson, Kayden Myers and Maci Jarrett,  1 Sister, Joyce (Cody) Boothe of Crown City and by 3 Nephews, Todd and Brett Boothe of Mercerville, and Matthew Church of Rio Grande.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Tuesday February 13, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to service.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the Lakin Hospital staff, for all the loving care their mother received.

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