Virginia Sue VanZile went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the age of 81. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, at Osage Hills Christian Church with Minister Hershel Martin and Minister Nate Stephan officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mannford. Visitation will be 12-8 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home and family will greet friends 4-6 p.m.

Virginia was born November 19, 1941, in Alton, Illinois, to Cecil L. Frye and Rose E. (Schroeder) Frye. She attended Alton High School and continued her education at Lincoln Christian College where she earned a bachelor's degree. While attending college she met the love of her life, Gordon Robert VanZile. They were united in marriage on December 28, 1968, in her hometown of Alton. Gordon served in ministries in Illinois, Kansas and Oklahoma. Virginia worked in temporary office work, childcare in her home, and a couple of years at the Burlington, KS, school serving meals to the children. After Gordon's retirement from ministry, they made their home in Mannford.

Virginia was a faithful member of Osage Hills Christian Church, and often encouraged her friends to attend church with her. Virginia was active in women's Bible studies, a member of The Challenger's class, played piano and served in many roles throughout the church.

She was caring to everyone she met. She cherished time spent with family and friends, and her beloved dog, Missy. Virginia also enjoyed time spent outdoors gardening, camping and boating. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her,

Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; and her parents.

Survivors include her children: Andrew R. VanZile of Cleveland, and Stephanie Denton and husband, Patrick of Fletcher; sisters: Shirley Kelly and husband, Bob of Lufkin, TX, Carol Mangold of Arcadia, IN, and Mary Ann Pettit and husband, Jerry of Pinewood Springs, CO; and grandchildren: Jazmyne and Payton Denton.

Memorial contributions may be made to India Christian Bible College, c/o Laly Haffner, P.O. Box 890021, Oklahoma City, OK 73189, or online at www.indiachristianbiblecollege.org.

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