Virginia E Rimington of Lena IL passed away on July 15, 2024 ,at the age of 98. She was born May 27, 1926, to Ghlee and Maude (Lybarger) Wilson in Astoria IL.

After graduating from Vermont high school in 1944, Virginia followed her mother's example by going to college.  She received her nursing degree from the Methodist Hospital of Central Illinois School of Nursing in September of 1947 and passed the Illinois RN license exam in January of 1948 which continued to renew throughout her life. She worked as a registered nurse until marriage.  She and Frederick Charles Rimington were married on January 20, 1951 at St. James Episcopal Church in Lewiston.

She then began her lifelong vocation as a loving dairy farm wife and mother, taking an active role in all aspects of farming.   The first 11 years of dairy farming where in Ipava, IL and remaining on their farm in Lena, IL.  For seven decades, she cultivated her legacy as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. It lives on in cherished family recipes and in competitive Skip-bo, Rummikub and various board games matches. She will be remembered as a wonderful baker, great cook, and loving personality for all who knew her.

Virginia is survived by her children, Kathryn Rimington of Escondido, CA; sons Ronald (Diane) Rimington of Lena, IL;  and Jeffrey Rimington of Cottage Grove, WI; her daughter-in-law Katherine (Kate) Rimington of Orangeville, IL; her former daughter-in-law Linda Rimington of Freeport, IL; 4 grandchildren, Ruth (Jeffrey) Adams, Chelsea (Glen-Allen Kendl) Rimington, Heather Rimington, and Mac Rimington; 2 great-grandchildren Conner and Nolan Adams; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Frederick Rimington; brother Gerald Wilson; sons Randall Rimington and Kent Rimington; and daughter-in-law Alice Munz.

A committal service will be held on October 12, 2024 at 11am at the graveside at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  A luncheon will follow afterwards at the Beltine Cafe Freeport in the basement reception area.  A memorial has been established for FHN Hospice and the Leonard Ferguson Cancer Center.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkermortuary.com