Virginia Lee Farrar, age 88, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. Born the second of five daughters, Virginia attended school in Little Rock before graduating from Searcy High School in Arkansas. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation with a minor in Psychology from Texas Woman’s University,, where she cultivated a lifelong passion for learning and reading.
Virginia dedicated her career to serving others, working as a civil servant for the armed services in recreational centers across man y countries. Following her retirement from federal service, Virginia continued to serve her community by working part-time at the Sierra Vista Library, where she was a beloved figure among patrons,
Although Virginia did not have children of her own, she cherished her close relationships with her many nieces and nephews. She was an active Sky Island Unitarian Universalist Church member, forming deep friendships that she considered as close as family.
Virginia was deeply committed to environmental causes and an avid hiker who found joy and peace in nature. She was also engaged in the political process, believing in the importance of civic participation. Her love of travel took her to distant places, including Korea, Panama, and the Czech Republic, where she connected with extended family and taught English as a second language.
Virginia is survived by her sisters; three reside in Arkansas and one in Texas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Both of her parents preceded Virginia in death.
Virginia found her true joy in the desert and mountains of Arizona, where she created a life full of love for her family, friends, church, and neighbors. Her family is deeply grateful for the support and kindness shown by her close friends in Sierra Vista during her final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to Sky Island Unitarian Universalist Church, a community dear to Virginia’s heart.
Graveside service for Virginia will be Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Czech National Cemetery in Hazen, Arkansas.