Lillie Virginia Wood Shuffield

On Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, Lillie Virginia Wood Shuffield, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away at the age of 75.

Virginia was born on Jan. 15, 1944, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to Sterling and Laura Wood.  She attended Dollarway High School. On March 21, 1960, she married Raymond Wayford Gregory. Together they raised three daughters Jackie, Sherry and Cathy until his death in 1975. On Sept. 5, 1979, Virginia married AT Shuffield who also had two sons Alan and Patrick.  We have all remained a close family to this day thanks to the loving nature of this beautiful woman.  She had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel.  Spending weeks at a time, all over the states on family vacations and spending time with her “Golden Girls.”  She was known for her quick wit, her infectious smile, and her always kind and compassionate heart.

Virginia was preceded in death by her father, Sterling and her mother, Laura; her brother, Charles; and her sister, Linda. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Jackie; and granddaughter, Heather. 

She is survived by her children, Sherry Kleinmeyer, Cathy Walton, Alan Shuffield and Patrick Shuffield; grandchildren, Cari, Cody, Kyle, Lindsey, Kelsey, Taylor, Cody, Taylor and Clayton; brothers, Jack Wood and Dewayne Wood; and also by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

Arrangements were held with Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron.

The family has designated St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital for memorial contributions.