The afternoon of Monday, December 6, 2021, Virginia Groves Dodrill, 97, of St. Albans, WV, entered the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, at CAMC Hospice.
Throughout her life, God chose to build and refine Virginia’s character into His image and for His glory through hardships and sorrows that are unfathomable for most of us. She was courageous, diligent, and dedicated. She was resilient, humble, warm, witty, and at times ornery (in a good-natured way). She possessed a servant’s heart, always putting the interest and well-being of her family and friends above her own. She was a fabulous cook, a skill which she used to bless not only her family, but most of the children of St. Albans, from her position of supervisor at the high school cafeteria.
Virginia was one of seven children to the late Richard and Mary Tyree Groves of Canvas, WV. She was a long-time member of Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, serving on the Deacon Board and Hospitality Committee. She retired from the Kanawha County Board of Education.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren H. Dodrill, parents, Richard and Mary Tyree Groves, six siblings, Nita Bell, Virgil Groves, Verner Groves, Heber Groves, Vada Baker, Vurl Groves, and granddaughter, Rebecca Robbins.
Virginia is survived by her children, Ron (Cynita) Dodrill, Mike (Kathy) Dodrill, Janet (Richard) Robbins, and Janice (Terry) Harvey. She was blessed with eight grandchildren, Nicki Thompson, Stephen Dodrill, Joel Harvey, Ryan Harvey, Nathan Harvey, Sarah McGraw, Rachel Henshaw, and Heather Robbins. She was also blessed with ten great-grandchildren.
Many knew her as a strong woman. Those who were closest to her also knew the source of her strength. May the legacy of her love, her life of sacrifice, endure through the future generations of her family. We love you, Virginia. Until we are united with you again in the presence of our Savior, you will be sorely missed.
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. Proverbs 31:30-31
Celebration-of-life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 13, 2021, at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave, St. Albans, with Pastor Jason Robbins officiating. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m., in the Dodrill Family Cemetery, Birch River, WV. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the start of the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177.
The West Virginia and Kanawha County Associations of Retired School Employees extend their sincere sympathy to you, the family, in your sorrow. Blessings to all.
We are deeply sorry for your loss and pray that God comfort you during this difficult time.