Ginny passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022, at Halifax Health Hospice in Port Orange, FL, at the age of 85. Lovingly remembered by her children, Pam Marshall and James Atwood (Terri). Grandmother to Julie Lee (Matt), Jennifer Joerger (Pat), Andrea Wise, Brittany Trentman, Michael Atwood, and Abby Atwood. Great-grandmother of five. Also survived by her niece, Barbara Kinnett (Gary) and nephew, Mike McFarland. Preceded in death by her parents, Letty and Robert McFarland; spouse, James Atwood III; niece, Kathy McFarland; and five siblings.
Ginny was born in Monticello, KY, on September 21, 1936. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She began her teaching career in a one room schoolhouse in Kentucky, and later moved to Cincinnati, where she obtained her Master’s in Education. She taught in the Princeton School District for 35 years. Ginny and Jim lived in Montgomery, OH, until they moved to Port Orange in 1998. Jim was a pilot, and they traveled in their plane around the country. Ginny was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Port Orange and was a VFW Auxiliary Member. She loved her dog Molly and enjoyed sewing, quilting, and cruises.
Arrangements are under the careful direction of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home in Port Orange, FL, (386) 322-5373. A celebration of life will take place at First United Methodist Church of Port Orange (305 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange, FL 32129) on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 10 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Port Orange, 305 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange, FL 32129, or Halifax Health Hospice, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129.
