Of Jackson, MI passed away at the age of 92 on August 12, 2018. Virginia was born in Jackson on March 8, 1926 to parents Isaac and Velda Garner. She married Richard Palmer and was a sewing machine operator by trade. She enjoyed collecting dolls and angels, babysitting her grandchildren and neighborhood kids, crocheting, and doing word search puzzles. She is survived by her children: Ralph Bodman, Edna Sowle, George Bodman, Diane (Theron) Pederson, Harold Palmer, Dennis Palmer, and Duane (Sherri) Palmer; 21 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great grandchildren; and sibling, Margaret Anders. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; son, Larry; daughters-in-law, Mary Bodman and Susie Bodman; son-in-law, Harold Sowle; and four sisters. A funeral service will be held at Chas. J. Burden and Son Funeral Home (1806 E. Michigan Ave.) on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park next to her husband, Richard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215 or the charity of one’s choice.
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