Virginia M. Mierkey, age 89, of Warrensburg passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lee's Summit Medical Center.

She was born December 24, 1931 in West Chester, PA the daughter of Frank W. and Clara V. (Gay) Aument.

Virginia graduated high school from Woodbury, NJ in 1950. After high school she worked for Curtis Publishing Co. in PA for 11.5 years.

She liked to volunteer at many places for many years. She was chosen for Volunteer of the Year in Atchison, KS during the 17 years she volunteered there. She also led the Christmas Store for 5 of 10 years.

She retired in 1993 before moving to Ridge Crest Nursing Center where she lived 7 years and enjoyed the activities there.

She is survived by her children Mark Mierkey, Matt Mierkey, Melvin & Karla Mierkey, and Michelle Mierkey; her grandchildren Amber Mierkey, Lois Nicole Mierkey, and Shawn Mierkey; great grandchildren Cameron Mierkey and Jacquees Hunter; her siblings Lerroy Lloyd and Sarah Miller; and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister. and a son Michael Mierkey.

Celebration of life services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home. Per Virginia's wishes, please do not wear black. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ridge Crest Nursing Center Activities Department and can be left in care of the funeral home. Inurnment will follow the service at Sunset Hill Cemetery.

A potluck and celebration of life ceremony will follow at 1095 B, S Mitchell St, Warrensburg, MO and will end when we close the bldg. Please bring your lively stories and be prepared to share, mother wanted us to play cards. This is to be a celebration of life!