Virginia Ann Clarkson

March 12, 1935 - December 2, 2020

All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another. (Anatole Foance) Virginia Ann Clarkson passed away peacefully at 5:24 pm on December 2, 2020, and went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, after battling lung cancer. Born March 12, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, she was 85 years old. Virginia is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Ray Clarkson, their four children: Harold Rody and wife, Anne Stevens Rody, Debbie McKinstry, Mary Raver and husband, Randy Raver, John Rody and wife, Stephanie T. Rody; and 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, whom she loved and adored. Along with thoroughly enjoying her family, Virginia loved numerous dogs, she and Ray brought into their home. In her younger years, she enjoyed dancing. Later, she enjoyed shopping in antique stores, bringing many treasures into her home. Virginia will be remembered as a generous person who truly loved her family. Though we will miss her—her hugs, her smiles, her conversations with each of us—we know that for her “No more night, No more pain, No more tears, Never crying again.” (A Memorial Service for Virginia, her family and friends, will be scheduled for a later time.) He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, And there will be no more death Or sorrow or crying or pain. Revelation 21:4