Mary Virginia Holbrook

A celebration of life for Mary Virginia Holbrook, 96, of Myrtle Point will be held on Tuesday, September 4, at 11:00 am at Myrtle Point Christian Church.  Burial will follow at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens in Coquille.

Virginia was born June 14, 1922 in Myrtle Point, Oregon.  She was the youngest daughter of William and Anna (Breuer) McNair.  She died on August 29, 2018 in Coos Bay Oregon.

Virginia grew up on a farm during the Great Depression and attended Twin Oaks Elementary School.  She graduated from Myrtle Point High School, class of 1940.

As a young woman, Virginia met Ron in a drugstore in Coquille, and they were married on October 25, 1942, in Seattle.  The young couple worked at Boeing Aircraft until Ron enlisted in the US Marine Corps.

Following World War II, the young couple returned to the Coquille Valley.  She held several jobs during this time as well as raising a family.  She worked at Dieu’s Grocery and First Christian Church as secretary, and she enjoyed tutoring people learning to read.

As the timber industry began to wane in the valley, they first moved to Alabama and then to South Carolina, where they retired.  After retiring and moving back to Oregon, they enjoyed traveling across the country in their motor home.  She enjoyed sewing, cooking and crafts.  She also immensely enjoyed spending time with family and grandchildren.

Virginia had a devoted belief in Jesus Christ and was a member of Christian Churches wherever she lived.  She was a very devoted and faithful servant of God.

She was preceded in death by Ron, her husband of 62 years, her parents William and Anna McNair, her brothers Pete and Waldo, and her sisters Vera, Neva, Mabel and Irma.

She is survived by sons Ronald Jr. of Myrtle Point, Bruce and wife Tangi of King City, Oregon, Joseph and wife Amy of Coquille, and daughter Carole Henderson and husband Joe of Prosperity, SC.  She is also survived by ten grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Myrtle Point First Christian Church, 511 Sixth St., Myrtle Point, OR 97458.

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