Virginia Ruth Pirkle

Virginia Ruth Pirkle, 85, of Fayette, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama surrounded by family.

Born August 19, 1939, in Florence, Alabama to William Thomas and Alice Golightly Johnson. Virginia's early years were spent in the Rhodesville community of Lauderdale County. The family later moved to Florence, where she graduated from Coffee High School in 1957. She married Guerry Andrew Pirkle on October on October 31, 1957.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Virginia was a long time resident of Fayette, Alabama, and a member of the Fayette Church of Christ. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years. Known for her kindness, generosity, and quick smile, her family was her pride and joy.

Virginia was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 55 years, Guerry Andrew Pirkle; her parents, and siblings, Tom Johnson, Joyce Jaynes, Doris Caudill, and Barbara Letson.

She is survived by her daughters, Debbie McCaleb (Tim), and Leigh Ann Osborn (Barry); grandchildren, Nathan McCaleb (Stephanie), Tyler McCaleb (Kelci), Lauren Evans (Blake), and Andrew Osborn, and five great-grandchildren, Easton Evans, Adeline McCaleb, Jamison McCaleb, Austin Evans, and Thatcher McCaleb, she also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11-A.M. from Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 10-11 A.M. at the funeral home. A private burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in Florence, Alabama. Gary Bradley, Jr. and Garry Brantley will officiate.

Pallbearers will be: Nathan McCaleb, Tyler McCaleb, Andrew Osborn, Joe Cotton, Robert Newton, and Ned Nichols.

The family welcomes you to wear red to the service in honor of Mrs. Virginia.

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