Virginia (Jennie) E. Colvin

Odessa Tx- Virginia E. (Jennie) Colvin passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2017 at Deerings Nursing Home at the age of 99. She was called home by our Lord and Savior and now rests in peace and free of pain.  

Born on August 1, 1917 in Chanute, Kansas, Virginia’s family moved to Mounds, Oklahoma where she grew up with her three brothers, Jake, Johnny and Homer Pittman. She met and married John Curtis Colvin in 1938 and they eventually moved to the oilfields of Sundown, Texas. Together they raised their two children, Lunda and Butch, after moving to West Texas.

Virginia, better known as “Jennie”, was an accomplished seamstress. Friends and family were proud to wear her custom made hats, handbags and clothing, made especially for them. Jennie was very knowledgeable in the belief of astrology, often knowing a person better than they knew themselves. She enjoyed socializing and was a loyal patron of Furr’s Cafeteria, where she could be found every day around 1:30 with 10 or more friends and family. She was quick-witted, smart as a tack and could remember everything that was ever said or done with clarity and humor. She was a favorite resident at Deerings Nursing Home for almost 6 years, known for her honesty and feisty personality.

Virginia is survived by her daughter, Lunda Joan Corcoran of Odessa, TX, grandson Cody Colvin of Houston, TX, three nieces, Connie Pittman-Ramsey of Irving, TX and Pam Pittman Burkhaulter of Odessa, and Doris Smith of Oklahoma City.

She was predeceased by her husband, John C. Colvin, her son, Homer DeWayne “Butch” Colvin, and her three brothers, Homer F. Pittman, John L. Pittman and Jake Pittman.

Funeral services will be held at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., with burial following the service to be held at Sunset Cemetery in Odessa, TX.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Deerings Nursing Home for their compassion, patience and excellent care given to Mrs. Colvin, with special thanks to Becky Lamb and Lydia Avery for making her last days a wonderful memory that the family will never forget.

Arrangements under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home, Odessa, TX.