Virginia Mary Lester

Virginia Mary Lester, 89, passed away peacefully on March 10,2021 at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born in Thomas, WV on April 2, 1931, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Jeran. Virginia is survived by her husband James, married in 1952 and celebrated 68 years together. Her children, Jimmy (Janice), Joseph (Kathy), Patrick (Teddi Jo), and Christopher. She also has a surviving sister, Anna Hughes of Parkersburg. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her two brothers Joe and Robert Jeran. She was blessed with grandchildren, Keegan, Paige (Joey) Rubinstein, Laura (Eric) Henry, Luke, Adam, Alex, Malinda, Ashley and Jessica (Houston) Strader. She was also great grandmother to Stella, Lilly, Olivia, Madison, and Brayden. Virginia was an active member at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, and served the church community. She also committed her time volunteering at Christian Help and Mon General Hospital. Virginia graduated from Coalton High School and went on to complete her degree at WVU. Later she returned to earn her Masters degree in 1980 from WVU in Library Science. She worked at several schools in Monongalia county as school librarian. Virginia touched many lives in a positive light. Virginia and Jim enjoyed their retirement traveling around the world. Their favorite destination was sunny California for visits with their son, Joseph. The family wants to thank Sundale for their special care given to Virginia, making her comfortable in her last days. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, on Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 2 – 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, One Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, on Monday, March 15, 2021, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Msgr. Anthony Cincinnati, STD, as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.