Virginia S. Thurman, 91 of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia was born October 9, 1927 at Broken Bow, Oklahoma, daughter of George and Ann (Fincher) Stafford. She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School. She was united in marriage to Robert R. Thurman on November 26, 1946 in Kansas City. The couple made their home in Kingsville prior to moving to Holden in 1958. Virginia was a physician's secretary for Dr. Ziegler for several years. Next, she was office manager with Dr. Echoff's veterinary practice. More recently, Virginia was Secretary of Transportation with Stahl's Specialty, from which she eventually retired.

She was an active member of First Christian Church in Holden, where she served as both a Sunday School Superintendent and Sunday School teacher for many years. She was also a church board member and song leader. Virginia was a member of Sew n Sews and the Christian Women's Followship (CFW). She was also a member of Sweet Adelines, a singing and dancing group, in years past. Virginia was an avid vocalist and sang at many community events including the Holden Community Choir.

Survivors include her three children: Candy Hough of Holden, MO; Greg (Carla) Thurman of Franklin, TN and Melinda Buchan Thurman of Holden, MO; six grandchildren: Destry (Cricket) Hough of Holden, MO; Mike Hough of Holden, MO; Rob Hough of Holden, MO; Josh (Sarah) Thurman of Franklin, TN; Whitney (Nick) Pilkington of Nashville, TN and Annie Thurman of Franklin, TN; and eleven great grandchildren: Sam Hough, Celeste Hough, Alynna Hough, Ryan Hough, Winnie Thurman, Harry Thurman, Edmund Gregory Thurman, Bea Thurman, Jude Pilkington, Chance Pilkington and Neely Pilkington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; two sisters: Marie Coates and Ada Lee King; brother: Jack Stafford, in Korea; and two son-in-laws: Reed Hough and Dana Buchan.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12 ^th at First Christian Church in Holden with Rev. Tim Whitmore officiating. Interment will follow at the Holden Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service, Friday at the church.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to First Christian Church or Crossroads Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net