Virginia O'Quinn

Nettleton –Virginia Carol Cox O’Quinn passed away on July 31, 2017 at the North Mississippi Medical Center. Born on August 29, 1942 in Amory, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Sadie Paramore Cox .
Virginia attended school at Smithville and graduated with the class of 1960. She married the love of her life, John C. O’Quinn, on April 4, 1978. As an entrepreneur, she was the owner of L&R Rentals. Her special friends at work include Phebe Sheffield, Fay Finney, Shirley Hawkings, Glenda Pennington, and Gin Tibbett. She was of the Baptist faith her whole life, and was a faithful member at Liberty Baptist Church.
Virginia’s family and friends were a centerpiece in her life. Along with keeping her husband, John, straight, she enjoyed spending time with her loved ones, especially her dog, Socks. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and yard work. She also liked cooking for her family and canning fresh vegetables from the garden.
Virginia enjoyed watching football, and her favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys and the Ole Miss Rebels. She loved to sit and eat with her friends, and gossip with the gals. On a nice afternoon, she could be found listening to Alan Jackson on the radio, or reading a good book.
The most important things to Virginia were raising her children and watching her family succeed in life. She provided support and guidance for her family, and always kept her heart full with affection for her loved ones. As Virginia joins her Lord in heaven, her memory will be honored by her family for years to come.
Survivors include her husband, John C. O’Quinn; daughter, Lisa Rye (Ricky), Nettleton; sons, David (Tina) and Craig A. Young (Tina), both from Nettleton; grandchildren, Justin Rye, Hattiesburg, Courtney Rye, Joseph Young (Chasta), Jonathon Young (Sydney), Laken Young, Mari Anna Goodwin (Philip), Jena Rye, Clint Young, Brent Young, Nettleton; sisters, Laverne Garner (Herbert), Smithville, Jean Ausborn, Amory; brother, Bob Cox, New Albany; great-grandchildren, Emma Henson, Reed Young, Braxton Holcomb, Ava Claire Young, Gavin Holcomb, Madison Harper Rye; a host of nieces and nephews, and several special friends.
In addition to her parents, Virginia is preceded in death by sister, Leola Reedy; brothers, Loyd Cox, Burt Cox, Gerald Cox, Doug Cox, and Wayne “Buddy” Cox.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11AM on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home, Amory, with Tommy Ray Dabbs officiating and Don Medley reading the eulogy. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, Nettleton, with Bob Cox serving as a graveside speaker. Pallbearers will be Justin Rye, Joseph, Jonathon, Clint, and Brent Young, and William “Scooter” Henson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mary Lucius, Denny Garner, Douglas, Steve, Kenny, Ricky, and Daniel Cox, Kelley Young, and Doug Griffin.

Visitation will be held from 5-8PM on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home, Amory.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.