Mrs. Virginia "Tootsie" Wade Stilwell

Virginia was born November 15, 1930 in Burke Co. to the late Frank and Lillian Ballew Wade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Andrea and Denise Stilwell a sister and 2 brothers.

She was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Forest A. Stilwell of the home,

daughters; Beverly Sipe and husband Steve of Conover and Gina Barlow and husband Roger of Hudson,

son; Paul Stilwell of Hickory,

sisters; Gail Stilwell and Irlene Starnes both of Icard,

7 grandchildren,

11 great-grandchildren

and l great- great grandson.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 30, at 2:00 P. M. at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John Jernigan officiating.

Burial will follow in Catawba Memorial Park,

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:30 until 8:00 P. M. at Hickory Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gideon International, P. O. Box 1505, Hickory, N. C. 28603.

Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.

Hickory Funeral Home, 1031 11th Ave Blvd SE, is in charge of arrangements.