VIRGINA WEARS, age 72, of Marysville previously of Unionville Center, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Graduated from East St. Louis High School, Missouri before settling in Union County.
Retired from Ranco after 24 years of service. Virginia was extremely proud of her Native American heritage, attending many rendezvous and ceremonies. She and her husband performed many demonstrations for the elementary students in Waynesville, MO.
Preceded in death by her father: Harold E. and Alta Crothers; mother: Beulah (Dean) and Earl J. Patch; husband: William Wears – 2008; brother: Warren; sister: Susie. Survived by her children: William Robert (Shelley) Wears, Tracy Lynne (Philip) Rausch, Kelly Sue (William) Fitzpatrick, Scott Earl (Theresa) Wears, Jamie Ruth Wears; grandchildren: Bill, Mike, C.J., Ayla, Josh, Aaron, Cassie, Victoria, Beka, Wm Ryan, Jeremy, Synthia, Brittany, Taryn, Caleb, Willamina; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers: Michael and Eugene “Gene”; sisters: Bonnie, Alta, Patricia, Mary and Barbara.
The family will have a gathering 5-8 PM Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Darby Township Hall, Union County, Unionville Center.