Virginia E. Reighard, age 98, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday, January 7, 2013 at her Liberty Center home.  She was the third of ten children born on June 26, 1914 in Providence Twp. of Lucas County to the late Floyd "Tade" Ross and Daisy (Foor) Ross.  Virginia married Paul M. Reighard on October 5, 1933 in Angola, IN.  He preceded her in death on March 23, 1993.  During their 59 years together, the family farm was the venue of many gatherings and celebrations.  Virginia was a member of the Colton United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, baking and time with her grandchildren.  She especially liked holding and caring for her kitties.  Virginia is survived by her children, Milton (Doris) Reighard of Liberty Center and Karen (Doug) Sparer of Lambertville, MI; 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren; brothers, Dale (Maxine) Ross of Colton and Lawrence (Carol) Ross of Toledo; sisters, Marie Vinecourt of Delta and Lola Peske of Waterville; sister-in-laws, Marie Ross of Napoleon, Betty Jane Hutchinson of Hampstead, NC, Nancy Jean Wagner of San Antonio, TX and many loving nieces and nephews.  Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Sylvester Ross and Charles Ross; sisters, Isabel Schiefert, Donna Masales, Betty Tanier and infant great grandson.  Friends will be received prior to her funeral service from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta; with a celebration of her life beginning at 10:30 AM on Thursday.  Pastors Kyle Kleeberger and Cecily Rohrs will be officiating.  Interment will follow at Heath Cemetery.  The family would like to thank Hospice of Northwest Ohio and the care givers who helped give Virginia the special attention that she needed.  No words can describe the gratitude we feel.  Memorial may be made to Colton United Methodist Church, 307 East Street, Liberty Center, Ohio 43532 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551 or a charity of the donor's choice in Virginia's memory.  Luke 12:34 - "For where your treasurers are there will your heart be also."  Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.

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