Virginia May “Ginny” Strahan
Virginia May “Ginny” Strahan, age 95, of Eaton Rapids, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Virginia was born on October 1, 1927, in Hamlin Township, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence and Frances (Harshey) Hall. She was raised in Eaton Rapids where she graduated from high school class of 1945. Virginia was a hard-working woman throughout her life and instilled that work ethic into her children. She worked as a bookkeeper for Ed Cords Well Drilling, the VFW Children’s Home, the Eaton Rapids City Clerk’s Office, Island City Credit Union and for Mills and Andy’s Restaurants in Charlotte, often working multiple jobs while raising six kids. She was a talented artist and loved painting and would paint the black and white and sepia photos for a photo shop in Charlotte. Ginny was a kindhearted soul who had a genuine love for children, when her kids were young, the neighborhood children always knew they could stop by Ginny’s for homemade cookies. She also enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers and watching the birds.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Patrick and Mikel Cords; and her former husband and father of her children, Edwin Cords.
Surviving are her children: Sandra (Gary) Halsey, Kathy Taylor, Colynn (Scott) Kellogg, Edwin Cords, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Janet Cords; grandchildren: Heather (Mark) White, Russell (Dee) Halsey, James Taylor, Jeffrey (Laura) Taylor, Rebecca (Brad) Williams, Jennifer (Scott) Truman, Ian (Brandi) Cords, Brittney (Nate) Clark, Samantha Cords, Mike (Emily) Gault, Matthew (Autumn) Gault; many great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild; brothers, Edward (Doris) Hall, Bruce Hall, Neil Hall and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Island City Assisted Living and Elara Caring Hospice for their outstanding care over the past weeks and months.
A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids chapel. Virginia was laid to rest next to her sons in Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the VFW National Home in memory of Virginia. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.