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Virginia Douglas Dies at 86

Virginia Douglas, aka “Virg, Neney”, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on March 6 at her home in Grove Place, St. Croix.

Virginia Douglas

She was preceded by her parents, Magdaline and Howell Bannis.

She is survived by her spouse, Ralph Douglas; stepdaughters, Helena Jeffers and (2) others; stepson, St. Claire Douglas; sisters, Julia Bannis, Eliza Sanderson, Bernadin Royer, Victoria Jno Finn; brother, Justin Bannis; nieces, Clarissa Lewis, Pearlina Martin, Vandalin Morton, Alexandra Needam, Kisha Royer, Channa, Amanda Bannis, Jonelle John, Tesa, Vernelle, Janice, Anthea, Cline, Lorna, Bernadine, Thelma, Billah, Rachel, Sherol; nephews, Jonathan, Wilson Bannis, Fritzen, Ardent Royer, Mike, Ryan, Carl, Mitchell, Larry, Billy, Denard, Rudy, Clint Bannis; several great nieces and nephews, to include, Robert Jr, Kai, Kayla, Jayla, Jalen, Amani, Amaiyah, Amarah, Indykah, Destiny, Lillian, Aisha, Aaliyah, Eryn, Milan; brother-in-law, Oliver Sanderson; sisters-in-law, Amie Bannis, Valarie Hazel; godchildren, Alexandra Needam, Ginger, Vicky Jn Lewis, Joshua Vigilante; special thanks, Agape Wellness Canter, Dr. Watty, Continuum Care, Dr. Owen (Home Visits), and Grace Baptist Church Central. Also, thank you to everyone who participated in her care in one way or another, including numerous precious friends and relatives, too numerous to mention.

Funeral service will be held on March 26 at Grace Baptist Church Central. Viewing begins at 9 a.m., with service at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at Kingshill Cemetery.


Funeral arrangements are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

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