Virginia Hope Golden

Virginia Hope Golden, age 89 of Albia, closed her eyes to this world and opened them looking into the eyes of her beloved husband Raymond, who has been waiting 23 years to waltz her around heaven to their favorite song "Somewhere My Love." Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Hopice House of Ottumwa. Virginia was born September 20, 1922 to John LeRoy and Mary Ann (Bates) Zaring in Consol, Iowa. Virginia attended primary school through the 8th grade in Consol, Iowa. They then moved to Albia where she attended Albia High School, graduating class of 1940. Virginia married Raymond Golden on February 1, 1942, in Unionville, Missouri. They shared 47 wonderful years of marriage before Raymond passed away on April 26, 1989. Virginia worked at the Maid Rite on Benton Ave. with her father before she was a homemaker. She later worked at Firestone prior to her and Raymond having the Golden Crown Restaurant in Albia. Virginia later worked at J.C. Penney's before retiring. Virginia was a great caregiver for not only Raymond, but for all members of her family. She was an excellent cook and was known by many for her fried chicken, chocolate, and coconut cream pie. Virginia was a great seamstress and enjoyed crocheting. She liked being outdoors, camping and gardening. Virginia loved dancing and waltzing to the Kenny Hofer Orchestra with Raymond. Virginia is survived by her three daughters, Patty (Bill) Griffin of El Cajon, CA, Dianna (Dave) Fenton of Moravia, and Ginny (Dave) Brewer of Albia; 2 grandchildren, Joe Griffin, Sarah (Ryan) Howard; and 2 great granddaughters, Lyric and Luna Howard. Virginia is also survived by several nieces and nephews and her kitty companion, Maudie Mae Elizabeth Taylor. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a grandson, Wesley; a sister, June (Cliff) Boardman; and a brother, Lou (Rosemary) Zaring Flahive. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor Lynda Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Oak View Cemetery in Albia. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Virginia's family present throughout the day and evening. Memorials may be directed to Hospice House of Wapello and Davis County.

Virginia Hope Golden

September 20, 1922 - August 19, 2012