Virginia E. Buck
Virginia E. Buck (nee Phillips), age 86, of Mesopotamia, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon May 26, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Garfield Heights on Sept. 11, 1936, to the late Frank and Ercie (nee Bennett) Phillips.
Virginia later married her best friend and the love of her life, Fred Buck, on March 11, 1954.
She graduated from Chardon High School in 1954 and began working at Landmark, which eventually became known as Countrymark and most recently Centerra. After 44 years, Virginia retired and began being an Amish taxi driver to many of her friends. She enjoyed going on long vacation trips with them. Virginia also loved crocheting and baking. Her homemade oatmeal raisin cookies were the best!
Virginia will be missed by her loving husband of 69 years, Fred; children Deborah (James) Gallagher, Regina Lawless, Fred (Kathy) Buck, Teresa (Paul) Francis; grandchildren, James (Beth) Buck, Fred (Jackie) Buck Jr., Mike Buck, Sara (Jeremy) Wicker, Megan (Danny) Wilkins, Jonny Lawless, Andy Lawless, Jenny Buck, Eric (Samantha) Fabian, Leanne Fabian, Brianna Krumpe; step-grandchildren, Chas Powell, John (Jennifer) Petrovic, Josh Petrovic, Gwen (Jimmie) Davis; great-grandchildren, Brian (Michaela) Buck, Quinten Buck, Daniel Wilkins, Emily Buck, Tyler Buck, Emilia Wilkins, Sloan Wicker, Grayson Fabian, Chloe Fabian, Joseph Mamonis, Lauren Pitzer; step-great-grandchildren, Max Powell, Alexis Davis, Jacobi Davis; sisters partner, Herb Clipson; and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter Lisa Krumpe; half-brother, Paul Phillips; brothers, Warren (Martha Manderson) Phillips, Raymond (Nelva) Phillips, Howard (Ruth) Phillips; and sister Shirley Hunter.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. June 6, 2023, at Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, with Joyce Benesh officiating.
Family and friends will be received at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. June 5, 2023, and again on June 6 from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, Middlefield, 440-632-0818. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.
