Virginia Jean Parrett, 87, of LaPorte, beloved wife and mother, departed this life peacefully Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in her home.
She was born Nov. 10, 1929, in Chicago to Frank and Rosemary (Dombrowski) Gwadz.
Virginia graduated from Fenger High School in 1947. She remained independent and was proud to be 87 years old. She was better known as Grandma Gin Gin, Aunt Gin Gin, and Virgi. Virginia grew up on the south side of Chicago and started her career in the medical field as a phlebotomist. She retired from LaPorte Hospital after 19 years of dedicated service. She aspired to be the best in her field of phlebotomy and was very proud of her accomplishments. Her family meant the most to her and she was passionate about knitting, quilting, gardening and baking. She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
On July 23, 1949, she married Raymond Axel Johnson, who preceded her in death in 1958 after suffering a critical injury at work.
In 1960, she married Mr. Robert Davis, who also preceded her in death. She relocated to LaPorte in 1969 with Robert and her two children.
In 1978, she married Mr. Don Parrett, who also preceded her in death in 1982 after a chronic illness.
She is survived and loved by her daughter, Patricia Ann (Mike) Adams of LaPorte; son, Ray A. (Cindy) Johnson of LaPorte; sister, Rosemary Ficek of Chicago; son-in-law, Scott Adrian; four grandchildren, Sarah Adrian, Jennifer Adrian, Nicholas R. Johnson and Katie L. (Matthew) Johnson Humphries; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas R. and Andrew S. Humphries, both of Texas; many nephews; and her favorite niece, Judy Ficek of Montana.
She will be dearly missed but her memories will live on in her children, grandchildren, family and friends.
A service celebrating her life will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 C St., LaPorte, IN 46350, in memory of Virginia Jean Parrett.
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