She was born on August 5, 1937 in Earle, Arkansas to Robert L. & Henrietta (Harrison) Watson. She married her soulmate, Harold W. Mason on March 17, 1956. He preceded her in death December 22, 2003. Her parents & sister also preceded her in death.
Virginia is survived by her two daughters, Debora R. Livingston (Kelly) of East Peoria & Cindy J. Koeppel (Glen) of Bartonville. She is also survived by grandsons Sam Koeppel (Bailee) with daughter Cora of Bartonville, Drew Koeppel of Bartonville, Jonah Bloom of Peoria & Noah Bloom with daughter, Luna, of Metamora. She is also survived by brother, Robert Watson of Commerce, Texas.
She last worked as the Office Manager of Associated Engineers in Peoria.
Virginia was a longtime member of Paris Avenue Church of Christ in Peoria & loved reading her bible. She & Harold were loyal St. Louis Cardinal fans & her family enjoyed many trips to St Louis for baseball games. They also enjoyed decorating their home for Christmas. In fact, they were excited to receive an award one year for best decorated house. Virginia was a quiet homebody who enjoyed her huge vegetable garden & Sunday family dinners.
Virginia helped create many wonderful family memories. Though she will be truly missed, these memories will provide comfort & she will be forever remembered.
We want to thank Snyder Village for providing such wonderful care & comfort to
Virginia & her family during her last days.
Virginia's burial will take place in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.
