Virginia Lee (Williams) Otten

Mrs. Virginia Lee Otten, age 93 of Jonesboro, died at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born on June 29, 1929 in St. Louis, the daughter of Arch and Marjorie (Andrews) Williams. She married Paul G. Otten on June 10, 1947 in Jonesboro.

Virginia is survived by one son, Alan (Sheila) Otten of Jonesboro, two daughters, Kathy (Jim) Livesay of Jonesboro and Paulette (Ron) Schneider of Woodlawn; ten grandchildren, Tina Otten, Paula Dorsey, Angie (Roger) Levan, Chad (Tracey) Otten, Casey (Beth) Otten, Sarah (Mike) Alsip, Jacob (Sara) Livesay, Christie Ralls, Craig (Charla) Ralls and Jason (Ashlee) Lilly; seven great grandchildren, Shelby, Roger and Jase Levan, Luke and Laura Dorsey, Megan Rees and Joshua (Kelsie) Ralls; eight great great grandchildren, Kailynn and Madilynn Rees, Anika and Owen Ralls and Harper Trowbridge, Selene, Evelyn, and Cole Otten; two sisters-in-law, Betty Otten and Lola Edmonds; a brother-in-law, Pat Rogers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul G. Otten, her sisters, Margaret and Gladys and a brothers, Ralph and Gene.

Virginia was a lifelong member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jonesboro. Virginia, known by most as Jenny, was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She taught us the lesson of love, generosity of the heart, integrity and the love of God and goodness. Her passions in life were many, especially her family and her beloved cat Charlie. She will be missed for so many things, her smile, her big loving and caring heart and those awesome apple pies and chicken and dumplings.

Virginia's family would like to thank the staff of the Voyage Assisted Living in Anna, Union County Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center.

Funeral services for Virginia Lee Otten will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Bill Littrell officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the service time at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Jonesboro Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to PAWS Place Adoption Center in Anna. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.