October 1, 2022
Virginia Ann Holub, 74, died on
September 22, 2022, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas.
She was born on August 24, 1948, in
Sanger, Fresno County, California, the daughter of Charles and Tela
(Pendergraft) Cornelius. She attended Newton High School, graduating
with the class of 1968. She was protective of her younger sister
Alice, and loved playing softball.
Virginia earned her C.N.A. certificate
and over the next 21 years would work at Kansas Christian Home and
Halstead Hospital.
On December 27, 1978 Virginia was
united in marriage to Steve Holub in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The
couple would have celebrated 44 wonderful years of marriage this
December.
Virginia enjoyed rock and roll,
especially Elvis, polka dancing , her grand-children, Indian history,
and finding the best deals at garage sales and auctions.
Virginia was always there for others,
she spent time as a companion to many on hospice. Many of her
children?s friends called her Mom. She found ways to make others
laugh, and had an amazing sense of humor. She was always willing to
help anyone in need.
Virginia is survived by her husband,
Steve Holub; daughters, Ruth Holub and Stephanie (Jeremy) Ashby;
grandchildren, Heaven ?Ezra? Holub, Trey Tucker, and Calder
Ashby; and sister, Alice (Mike) Hovious; and many other dear family
members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Charles and Tela Cornelius and infant sister, Marilyn Sue
Cornelius.
A funeral service will be at 10:00
a.m., on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in
Newton, Kansas. Visitation will be the evening prior, Wednesday,
September 28, 2022, from 5 9 p.m., with the rosary taking place at
6:00 p.m.
A memorial contribution in Virginia?s
name may be made to St. Mary?s Catholic Church for the Vincent De
Paul charity or Harvey County Fire District #1