Colleen Virginia Gingrich
Colleen Virginia Gingrich, age 95, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1927, in Ionia, the daughter of Howard and Lila (Houghton) Royston. She went on to graduate from Charlotte High School with the Class of 1945. On December 15, 1946, she married Robert C. Gingrich in Charlotte. Colleen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her family and loved spending time together with them. She loved to have fun and was always up for a new adventure. Playing cards (especially if she was winning), completing puzzles, and playing an assortment of games were some of her favorite pastimes. Colleen also enjoyed camping and spending time around the campfire. She worked at numerous jobs throughout her life but her most cherished role was as a wife and mother. Colleen even marked and skidded logs in the woods for her husband when he was logging for Johnson’s Lumber. She lived a wonderful life and will be missed by all who were blessed to have known her.
Colleen is survived by her children, Roger (Claudia) Gingrich of Concord, NH, Larry (Vickie) Gingrich of Charlotte, Darrel (Debbie) Gingrich of Charlotte, Randy Gingrich of Eaton Rapids; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; siblings, Virginia Carlisle of Kalkaska, Patricia Parsons of New Port Richey, FL, Jerry (Audrey) Crane of Six Lakes, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; daughter-in-law, Bonita Gingrich; grandson, Chad Gingrich; siblings, CH Royston, Leona (Don) Howard, Eugene Royston, Gaylord (Ruth) Royston; and brothers-in-law, Jerry Parsons and Odell Carlisle.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Laura Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Gresham Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions in Colleen’s memory to the Gresham United Methodist Church.
To view Colleen’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.