Virginia Lee Holt

CARBONDALE – Virginia “Ginny” Lee Holt, age 96, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at The Anchor of Marion.

Virginia was born on April 26, 1928 in Akron, OH to Raymond and Berta (Hoffman) Buice. Virginia married George Holt on December 31, 1948 in Sturgis, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1997.

Virginia worked for the Illinois Baptist Association for many years in the late 1960s as a secretary and following that she worked for Carbondale Community High School until she retired. She was a long-time member of The Ridge Church (formerly Walnut Street Baptist Church) helping in many capacities throughout the years. Virginia enjoyed singing, camping, boating, Florida vacations, walking on the beach, her Red Hat Ladies group, and especially all her grandchildren and their activities.

Virginia is survived by sons, Mark (Linda) Holt and David (Jamie) Holt; grandchildren, Kristina (Greg), Stephen, Jennifer, Erin, Rachael, and Natalie; great-grandchildren, Jillian, Jude, Graham, Virginia, and Evelyn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Holt; parents, Raymond and Berta Buice and son, Craig Holt.

A Celebration of Virginia’s Life will be at 1:00pm on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Ridge Church with Pastors Mike Young and Wes Henson officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30pm until the time of service on Sunday at the church.

Memorials in Virginia’s name may be made to The Ridge Church Building Fund, 7350 Old Hwy. 13, Carbondale, IL 62901.

Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Virginia visit www.meredithfh.com