Virginia "Ginger" Lewis Barrett

Virginia Lee Barrett, affectionately known as Ginger and “Maw Maw” to everyone closer to her, was born on July 27, 1932, and passed away on May 18, 2026, at the age of 93. She left behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion that touched countless lives.

Ginger was raised in Sunnyvale, Texas. She worked as a seamstress, served as a lunch lady at Sunnyvale Elementary School, and later worked as a receptionist for Dr. Miller’s private practice. She was married to her beloved husband, Cecil Barrett, for 47 years after marrying in 1950. Together they built a life centered on family and faith.

She is survived by her son Rick Barrett and his wife Donna; daughter Sandy McCleary; son Greg Barrett and his wife Gail; and her sister Jo Nell Manley. Her cherished grandchildren include Jennifer McCleary, Becky and Paul Thompson, and Brittany and Jason Cathey. Her great-grandchildren are Shaun McCleary,

Hailey and Joey Costello, Keeley Thompson, Jayden and Kaitlyn Thompson, Betty Baxter, Victoria Baxter, and Bailey Baxter, Claudia Joy and Obie Turner and Great Great Grandchildren Dallon Cooper, Bella McCleary, Zane Ramirez, Ashton Costello, and Sadie Costello. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends she loved as her own.

Ginger was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Barrett; her parents Alvie Lewis and Gertrude Mathis; her brothers Lester, James, WJ, and John Alvin Lewis; her grandson Keith Baxter; and her sisters Winnie Duckworth and Maxine Irvin.

A loving, caring Christian woman and a kind soul, Ginger was a great influence as a mother and grandmother — truly a mom to many. She found joy in simple pleasures: crocheting, playing chicken foot dominoes, baking, listening to music, and cheering for her favorite teams, the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers.

Most of all, she loved being surrounded by her family.

Her warm presence, steady faith, and generous heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind a large, loving family that will carry forward the values she lived by every day.

Visitation will be held at Crossroads Church, 7900 Chiesa Rd, Rowlett, TX 75089, on May 30, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Funeral Service will follow at Crossroads Church on May 30, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Interment will take place at Restland Cemetery, 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243, on May 30, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm.

In Ginger's memory, the family suggests charitable donations to the American Heart Association or your favorite charity.

Any floral arrangements should be sent to Grove Hill Funeral Home by May 29th.