Virginia Dee Rooney

Dee was born on August 16, 1930 in Warrensburg, MO to Edwin & Violet (Tankersly) Darrah. She grew up on the farm where she loved caring for her horses. She graduated at the age of 16 from Warrensburg High School & moved to Kansas City in 1947 where she met her husband. She has been a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church since 1954. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, playing slots & their yearly trips to Las Vegas.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 59 years, Mickey, in 2010; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; & 2 sons-in-law. Survivors include her brother Elton Darrah of Arizona; children Mike (Diane) Rooney, Pat Miner, Sandy Cunningham, Mitch Rooney & Marty Rooney; 7 grandchildren; & 16 great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her family & friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8812 E. Gregory, Raytown, MO.

Visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM with rosary recitation starting at 10:40 AM. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.