Virginia (Ginnie) Weitz died on 10/14/2026 at The Sharon in Charlotte, NC.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 24th, 1934, the only child of George and Selma Ball. She and her husband, Charles, moved to Charlote from Buffalo, NY in 1979 with the National Gold Bond Gypsum Company. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Daniel Weitz in1985.
She graduated from Penn State University and did post graduate work in Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh. She was employed by state and private social service agencies during her career. After retiring from employment, she worked part-time for Gibson Greeting Cards for eleven years.
She was an active member of Sardis Presbyterian Church participating as a Stephen’s minister and a member of the RAIN team. In her later years, she also was a member of “Serving Souls” MSG group to whom she was endeared. She was an avid tennis player at Olde Providence Racquet Club and participated in the Live Poets Society, Earth Keepers, and the Healing Group at the Terry Building. She also performed with the theater group, For the Pleasure of Your Company.
Ginnie held a very special place in her heart for her caregiver, Shonda, whom she loved dearly. Shonda’s care, kindness, and companionship meant so much to her. The bond they shared was a beautiful part of Ginnie’s last three and a half years.
A memorial service will be held at Sardis Presbyterian Chapel at 11 AM on Monday October 26th, with Rev. Dr. Allysen Schaaf officiating. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to: Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, CWR PO Box 1484, Indian Trail, NC 28079 or The Humane Society, humanesocietyofcharlotte.org.
