ZAPATA, TX---Virginia Griffith passed away peacefully Friday June 22, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Virginia is preceded in death by her daughters Manell Cowley, Mary Ellen Cowley Martinez, and by her husband Wayne Griffith.

She is survived by her son Bobby Hicks and his wife Tammy, son in law Eddie Martinez, grandchildren Eddie Martinez Jr. and his wife Michelle, Alex Hicks, Candice Hicks, Chris Hicks and Patrick Hicks. Also surviving her are her great grandchildren, brothers and sister, and numerous nephews and nieces.

Virginia was a good natured and kind woman who loved her children unconditionally. She also loved her dogs, music, dancing and gardening. She will be missed by all who knew her. Virginia spent her earlier years in Zapata working as the president of the Chamber of Commerce, and also as the Zapata County Librarian. She later moved to her husband's hometown of Desdamona until his death, when she moved back to Zapata and lived with her daughter Mary and son in law Eddie Martinez. Mary preceded her in death last December 3, 2017. Mary had Cystic Fibrosis, and Virginia helped her husband Eddie take care of her for many years. They are now reunited in heaven. God bless you Virginia.

Visitation hours were held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 9 a.m. with a chapel service at 10 a.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home Daniel A. Gonzalez, Funeral Director, 2102 N. US HWY 83 Zapata, Texas.