Virginia was born on September 1, 1930 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Fred and Anna Rau. She was a dedicated wife, mother and Nana. She loved cooking for her family and also loved playing the slots at the casino.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Bill & Fred Rau. She is survived by her son Samuel Joseph Russo, her grandchildren Anthony Joseph Russo and Brooklyn Nicole Russo and her sister Mary Ann Winters.
A Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am followed by an 11:00am Funeral Service on Monday, October 28th at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO. Burial in Mount Moriah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made in Virginia’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
