Virginia “Jenny” Lou Humphrey, 91, of Wheeling, died Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home.
She was born April 7, 1927 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Hill Burt.
Jenny was a homemaker and a member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elm Grove.
Jenny was preceded in death by her husband, William Humphrey in 1989, a step-son Gene Humphrey, 4 brothers, Russell, Jay and Kenneth Smith and Henry Burt, a sister Hilda Smith and her son in law John William Vessels.
Jenny is survived by her daughter; Sharon “Jill” Vessels of Wheeling, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 1 great great grandchild.
Friends will be received on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 10:00am until time of services at 11:00am at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 141 Kruger St., Elm Grove with Pastor R. Paul Schafer officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s Evangelical Church or online at www.TMCFunding.com
Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
Virginia Humphrey
April 7, 1927 - September 30, 2018
04/07/1927 - 09/30/2018
Past Services
Cemetery
Thursday October 04, 2018
Visitation
Thursday October 04, 2018
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Thursday October 04, 2018
11:00 am
Mrs. Humphrey paid special attention to my brother and I through our years at St. James, and beyond. She had a remarkable impact on our early character, and her presence was always felt in our lives. I will cherish her love and humor, stories, and time spent with us.
I have many sweet memories of Mrs. Humphrey thru the last 30 years. She was a dear friend to me and our family. It was always a joy to see her on Sunday mornings at St. James and share what was happening in our lives. I will miss her smile and sense of humor. Mrs. Humphrey was a very strong Christian women who shared her love of Christ and a true blessing to many. May you rest enternally in peace.
I was sorry to read about the loss of your dear loved one. The bible gives us hope of seeing them again in the promised resurrection according to these scriptures [John 5:28-29] and [Acts 24:15]. We find further hope in scriptures such as [Isaiah 25:8] and [Revelations 21:3-5] which says in part that Jehovah God will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more, because God will swallow up death forever. I hope these scriptures will be of some comfort.
Sincere Condolences.
Ms. Humphrey was like a grandmother to my brother and me. I have countless memories of walking into the Fellowship Hall to and seeing her, always ready to share a hug or a story. She would give us money for donuts sometimes, which was always a fun surprise. Of the people who have made a meaningful impact on my life and my journey of faith, Jenny Humphrey was one who, from the very beginning, remained always supportive and loving. She was a major figure in my family of faith and I do not find words sufficient to describe her impact on my development as a person. I will remain always grateful for her presence in my life. May she rest in the eternal peace of Christ, and may light perpetual shine upon her.