of Charleston, AR
July 30, 1927 - June 15, 2021
Virginia Mae Kearney, 93, of Charleston, Arkansas formerly of Paris, passed away June 15, 2021 at her home with her loved one by her side.
She was born July 30, 1927, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to her parents, Albert John Lofe and Mary Elizabeth (Ulichney) Lofe. She lived in southern California for thirty-seven years before moving to Logan County, Arkansas in 1983. A businesswoman and real estate developer, she was co-owner of Grove Lumber Company in Torrance, California, Vice President of Kearney Enterprises, Inc., in Paris, Arkansas and was the owner of International Domestic Imports (IDI) in Los Angeles, California. She worked under NASA on top secret reconnaissance systems and did reporting for various California newspapers. She was a life member and past president of the D.A.V. Auxiliary in Paris and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center in Fort Smith. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Paris, a member of the choir, the Guild Circle, Co-Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer of the Love Circle, the Administrative Council, the Finance Committee, Unit Treasurer and past Secretary of the UMW and past coordinator of the Friendly Outreach Ministry for almost ten years, the Saturday Noon Butterfly Girls group and the Mt. Magazine Centerfold Red Hat Society. She also co-owned Brushy Mt Ranch in Paris and was a land developer.
She is preceded in death by her husband of thirty-three years, William C. ''Bill'' Orchard; two sisters, Eleanore Mou of Artesia, California and Jean Davis of North Tustin, California.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Frank Kearney of the home; one daughter, Charlene D. Orchard of Salt Lake City, Utah; two step-daughters, Christy Grist and husband Wayne of Paris, Doreen Kearney and husband Jason Holland of Boston, Massachusetts; two stepsons, Joey Kearney of Paris and Chad Kearney and wife, Samantha of Castle Rock, Colorado; several step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews.
Memorial Visitation will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 26, 2021 followed by a celebration of life memorial service at 2:00 P.M. at Roller Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Judy Hall. A private family burial service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris.
Memorial service and cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home Paris.
Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris.
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12 Condolence(s)
Debbie Herman
Saturday, June 26, 2021
So sorry to hear of Miss Virginia’s passing! Such a beautiful soul you all were blessed with! Keeping you all in prayers!
Ferdos Faroodi-Copsy
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Joe -
Troy and I send our condolences to you and the family on the passing of Jenny. We have fond memories of her at our “Grapevine Saturday Luncheonsâ€. She was indeed very gracious .
We will pray for her soul to progress in the spiritual world.
- Ferdos
Donna Hunter
Friday, June 18, 2021
Chester and I share your sadness at the passing of Jenny. Please accept our love, concern, prayer. We are out of the country and with miss her celebration of life but our hearts are close.
Donna Hunter and Chester Koprovic
Jewell White
Friday, June 18, 2021
Joe and family, so sorry for your loss of Jenny. She was a sweet lady and always had nice things to say to all.
I shall never gorget her beautiful voice in our choir at Methodist Church. She will be able to entertain the angels with her angelic voice!! God Bless.
Deborah Smith
Friday, June 18, 2021
Deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Brenda Henderson
Friday, June 18, 2021
You was always a very kind person to me.
Condolences to your family.
Susan Street
Friday, June 18, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a very accomplished woman and I’m sure will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with you.
O’ Bar
Thursday, June 17, 2021
We will pray for you . We were so blessed to have had Jenny as a friend and neighbor. Please know that we share your grief but she is in a better place and at rest.
doris davis
Thursday, June 17, 2021
God bless her. Jeanie was a fighter. The battle with her health never stopped the light in her eyes and the beautiful smile she had for everyone.
God's house now is home for this beautiful, gracious lady.
My sympathy for the family
Doris Davis
BOBBY&HILDA Cunningham
Thursday, June 17, 2021
You Have our deepest Sympathy and love.
Millissia Jones
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Jeanie was such a sweet beautiful lady. I have loved her from the first meeting. She was always so gracious and had such kind words of encouragement for others. I know she is happier now that she has wings. She will be missed.
neal K & tamara L wade
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
thoughts and prayers
Neal and Tammy Wade