Virginia "Ginny" Gail Calvit

Virginia “Ginny” Gail Calvit, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Baton Rouge on January 24, 1946, Ginny spent most of her life in the city she cherished.

She graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1964 and later retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, where she served as a dedicated Teacher’s Aide. Her patience, kindness, and steady presence touched countless students over the years.

Ginny found joy in many creative hobbies throughout her life. She loved reading romance novels and short stories, crafting elaborate floral wreaths, sketching, collecting small trinkets, and practicing calligraphy. Each of these passions reflected her gentle spirit and her appreciation for beauty in everyday moments.

Some of her greatest joys came from spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great‑grandchildren. She loved to travel, fish with her son, and explore new places, but she was just as content sharing a beer and a laugh at her favorite restaurant or bar with familiar faces, or waking up for a midnight cup of coffee. Ginny welcomed everyone with an open heart. She had a remarkable way of making people feel accepted and considered most of her closest friends as family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Virginia is survived by her children, Brian Gardiner, Jessica Faris (Jeremy), April Faris, second husband Nicholas Faris, her grandchildren Jessica Sterling (Herbert), Tyrone Girod III, Phillip Girod, and Mick Sanchez. Her Great Grandchildren Inori Sterling, Mateo Sterling, Roxas Sterling, and Saiyuri Sterling. Her sisters Martha "Marti" Daniels and Charlotte "Charlye" Calvit and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Proceeded in death by parents Thomas Edgar Calvit and Lorretta Mary Arbour Calvit, Brothers Thomas O'Malley Calvit (Rosemary), David Brantley Calvit (Jan), Sisters Mary Sue Calvit, Lynda Frances Browning (Donald),and Loretta Rose Calvit.

Memorial service to be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Saturday August 1st, 2026. Visiting at 10:00 am, Mass at 11:00 am with reception to follow.