Virginia Shrode

Virginia Shrode, 96, of Galveston, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Gulf Health Care Center in Galveston. She was born September 5, 1920, in Racine, Wisconsin and was a resident of Galveston since 1971. Virginia was a registered nurse, and after her retirement, she managed the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry and Thrift Shop for 20 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church.

Virginia is survived by her three daughters: Anne Johnson and husband, Thomas; Paula Laug and husband, James; and Linda Horvath and husband, Victor; grandchildren: Danny Johnson and wife, Aida; Jill Johnson; Holly Lonzo and husband, Justin; Brian Charles and wife, Deanna; Bruce Charles and wife Liz; Rhonda Szalacinski and husband, David; Jamie Riley and husband, Quentin; Michael Horvath and wife, Elyssa; Randy Horvath and wife, Jessica; Bonnie Baldwin and husband, James; and Gina Sawyer and husband, Leland; 16 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and very special friends, Bette Cowan and Francis Charles.

Virginia’s family will receive visitors beginning at 1:00 pm, Friday, February 10, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A memorial mass will begin at 2:00 pm.

Virginia’s family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Gulf Health Care Center and Hallmark Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.