Virginia was a loving and doting mother, grandmother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. She enjoyed working in her garden, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. The lights of her life were her grandchildren.
Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Garner; her father, Loius Meraz and two brothers, Mark Browne and Steven Meraz.
She is survived by her children, Aaron Allen (Ae Nan), Eric Allen (Cristy), and Craig Allen (Gretchen); her grandchildren, Syleste Allen, Bryce Allen (Ajae), Bryan Allen, Joshua Allen, Monica Himmelein, and Chuck Himmelein (Arisa); her great grandchildren, Liam, Prince-Mazi, Sawyer, and one on the way; her mother and step-father, Jean and Ted Brown; her siblings, Marlene Malone, Louise Brown, and Amalia Harris; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.