Ms. Virginia Ann Hale

Ms. Virginia Ann "Ginger" Hale, 62 of Richton, passed away Saturday morning, October 29, 2016. She was born in Belzoni, MS on August 1, 1954, the oldest of 3 children to John D. Hale and Norma Imogene Hill. After graduating from Belzoni High School in Humphreys county, she attended, and graduated from Mississippi Delta Community College, and the University of South Alabama. Ginger attended Mississippi State University, earning a bachelors degree in Athletic Administration & Coaching, where she helped coach the women's volleyball team. Later, she attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned her BSN-RN degree and began working as an RN at Forrest General Hospital. She loved nursing, and would eventually become the Cardiovascular Unit Coordinator, where she worked until she retired. Ginger was an unselfish, loving woman, who volunteered so much of her time to help others. A woman at heart, Ginger also enjoyed working with her hands and being outdoors, doing such things as yard work, arts & crafts, making crosses, and taking care of her animals. She was very active with the Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E. #599 in Hattiesburg, where she was involved in numerous activities, especially the Veterans Affairs program. She served on the Perry Co. Election Commission, and was the chair of the Perry Co. Chamber of Commerce. Ginger was a very active member of Hickory Grove Church, where she loved to sing, serve as a trustee, and handled the bush-hogging duties. She was a member of the National Association of Professional Women, which named her Woman of the Year for 2012-2013. Ginger Hale was a vibrant soul that was so active in the community and beyond, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her two brothers, John Darry "Bubba" Hale (Marcia) of Belzoni, and J. Dale Hale (Beverly) of Indianola; her beloved friend, Jean Conway of Richton; honorary siblings Allen Watson (Amey) and Faye Conway-Inman (Jimmy), niece Jessica Shoemake, along with J,M and Addie Mae Conway; her niece Heather Hager of Flowood, a nephew, Waid Durr (Brandi) of Colorado, and many friends all over South MS. Ginger was preceded by her parents, John D. Hale, and Norma Imogene Bearden, and an honorary sister, Terry Conway-Carpenter. In lieu of flowers, it would honor Ginger's memory for donations to be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital if you would like, which can be done online at:www.stjude.org/GiveThanks. Trinity Funeral Services' McHenry office is honored to assist the family, in such a difficult time.