Virginia M. 'Ginny' Kilgore, age 89, of Scottown and formerly of Gallipolis, passed away Friday evening October 21, 2011 at the Imogene Dolan Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Born October 26, 1921 in Lawrence County, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Donna Wall Watson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Carmie Kilgore, by a sister, Hazel Watson, and by a nephew, Dwight Watson.

Ginny was a graduate of the Waterloo High School. She and her husband Carmie, owned and operated the Shake and Burger Restaurant on Vine Street for 22 years. Prior to opening the restaurant , she worked at Johnson Supermarket and Gallagher's Drug Store.

She is survived by, 2 Sons, Donavan (Gloria) Watson Sr. of Scottown, with whom she made her home, and Phillip (Lois) Barry of Medway, Ohio. A Step-son, Chester Kilgore of Dousman, WI. 2 Step-daughters, Charlene Kilgore of Gallipolis, and Allene of Athens.

5 Cherished Grandchildren, Megan Kilgore of Columbus, Donavan (Kathy) Watson Jr. of Scottown, Sherry (Mike) Spence of Urbana, Cindy (Jim) Ferguson of Ashburn, and her brother David.
7 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

The family will greatly miss seeing the pleasure and playful love that Ginny enjoyed during her visits with her grandchildren, her great grandchildren, and her great great grandchildren. In her last years, Ginny was very appreciative of all the care given to her by Stacy Patterson, Kathy Watson, and Patsy Julian.

The family would like to give special thanks to Becky Hopper and the staff at the Hospice House for the loving care Ginny and the family received.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Tuesday October 25, 2011 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Bethel G. Wall officiating. Burial will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 5-8 PM.
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