Virginia Rose Little

Encircled by love, laughter, and memories, Virginia Rose Little passed away on January 23, 2015 at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri. Virginia was born April 21, 1923 in Mobridge, South Dakota to Lloyd C. and Hazel A. (Sherwood) Hawkins. As the oldest daughter she helped raise her younger siblings in Harlowton, Montana until marrying George A. (Duke) Shadley and moving to Kansas City, Missouri in 1941. While Duke served in WWII, Virginia began raising their children, son George (Butch) and daughter, Meri. The family moved to Raytown, MO in 1955, where she lived until her divorce and remarriage to Arthur Little in 1966. They moved to Oak Grove, MO where she lived even post Artie's death (1985) and her retirement until 1993. Virginia was a strong and determined woman who worked to help support her family and remain independent. She started working in the garment factory in the early 1950's and then worked as a machinist for Rival and, later, Olin Manufacturing Company. After retirement, she traveled extensively with Richard's Fun Time Tours and was a member of numerous bowling teams. She was proud of her 100 trip pin and of her ability to bowl well into her late 80's. While in Oak Grove, Virginia became a member of the 1st Baptist Church and remained emotionally connected to the staff and members of this congregation until her death. A warm and caring woman, family and friends remained important to Virginia. Besides her children, George Shadley (Yumi) of Kansas City and Meri Shadley (Bill Wollitz) of Reno, Nevada, Virginia is survived by her grandchildren -- Angie Keough (Robbie Schroer), Cody Wollitz, Janet Preece (Jeff), and Donny Churchill (Trish); her great grandchildren -- Kaitlyn and Connor Keough, Geoffery, Garhett, and Jordan Preece, and Zack, Cody, and Bailey Churchill; and her siblings -- Lois Friede of Victor, Montana and Jim Hawkins of Anaconda, Montana. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, and three siblings -- Lloyd, Jr., Velma Tyrell, and Gloria Welch. A celebration of life will take place at 11 am on February 16, 2015 at the Heritage House in Independence, Missouri. If desired, in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Vietnam Veteran’s Center in Kansas City or the Veteran’s Guest House in Reno, Nevada. Cremation entrusted to Cashatt Funeral Home. Fond memories of Virginia Rose Little and words of comfort may be shared at: www.CashattFamilyFunerals.com.

Virginia Rose Little

April 21, 1923 - January 23, 2015