Virginia Marie McCleery

Virginia Marie McCleery, 92, of Merritt Island, FL passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Solaris Health Care. Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, Virginia moved to Florida in 1963 from St. Louis, Missouri.

She loved music and singing. She attended church each week at her nursing home, and would sing along to hymns during service. She was also a talented seamstress, and would make clothing for her children. Virginia enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman John McCleery, in 2007; as well as eight brothers and two sisters. She was the last of 11 children. She is survived by her children: Sheryl J. Riehl (Martyn J. Riehl) and Kenneth M. Lawrence; grandchildren: Genya S. Plumley (Tracy) and Shanese M. Babcock (Travis); and great-grandchildren: Keegan and Carter Babcock.

Services for Virginia will be held at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, March 9, 2018 with visitation from 10-11AM and service to begin at 11AM.