Virginia A. Bowdry was born on September 10, 1937, to the late Myrtle and William Archie Franklin Nevels. She departed this life  on April 22, 2025, at her home. Virginia became to be known as everyone's "Muah". She loved family and cooking.

She professed her faith in Christ at an early age and joined Sandhill M.B. Church, where she remained a dedicated and faithful member.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William (Billy) Bowdry; daughter, Myrtle G. (Bowdry) Edwards; four brothers and
two sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, William Frederick (Bertha) Bowdry and Elbert Jr. Bowdry; five daughters: Matilda
(Lamar) Standifer, Lisa (Artemis) Henderson, Teresa Bowdry, Mary Bowdry, and Melinda (Jared) Bolton; her sister Effie Betts;
her sisters-in-law, Jessie Nevels and Rosalyn (Charlie) McCoy; brother-in-law, Mr. Murray (Martha) Calomese; 16 grandchildren,
29 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends: Mrs. Catherine Smith, Betty
McGee, Janice Tyes and Harry Old; and the entire Sandhill Church Family.