Virginia L. Hillis

November 28, 1955 - December 9, 2024

Virginia Hillis, beloved wife and mother, age 69, passed away peacefully with her husband and family by her side on December 9, 2024.
Virginia was born in Van Nuys, CA, and passed away in Crown Point, IN, where she resided for the past 7 years.
Virginia created a beautiful life with her husband, Dave, of 48 years, spent mainly in Bakersfield, CA, with their two children, Christine and Anthony. Her childhood years were in Canyon Country, CA where her love of horses began and continued throughout her years. Virginia loved the beach, relished in books, never met an animal she didn’t adore, had a beautiful singing voice, and was an accomplished quilter. While in Bakersfield in 1984, Virginia and Dave demonstrated their love of baseball as founding members of Bakersfield Southwest Little League, where Virginia became the ultimate “baseball mom”. Her years of support paid off when she was able to witness her husband coach and her son play in the Babe Ruth World Series, where they were back to back champions in ’97 and ’98.
Virginia worked many years as the Church Administrator at Greenacres First Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing with her daughter as worship leaders on the Praise Team. She eventually retired from a job she really loved at Aspen Builders, in Tehachapi, CA. In retirement while living in Indiana, her greatest joy was watching her grandson, Carter play baseball, basketball and football. She shined proudly in the stands, regardless if it was local or out of state, as his biggest fan. Virginia’s heart knew no bounds and her light and love will live on in our hearts. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend will be missed greatly by her husband Dave, her children Christine (Adam) and Anthony (Nicole), grandsons Dominic, Carter, Evan, Clayton and Cade, and siblings Angela and Richard (Micalann); fur babies Zoe and Kobe

We will proudly celebrate Virginia’s beautiful life, at her home, on December 12^th and ask In lieu of flowers to please donate to your local animal shelter.

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In memory of my dear, sweet friend Virginia, a donation was made to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

I will always cherish my friendship with Virginia. She was sweet, kind, smart and oh so incredibly talented! I remember her showing me her first quilt and I was amazed at how beautiful and well done it was. My first quilt looked like a 4 year old did it! I am so so sorry. The world is a little darker without her in it.

Our deepest condolences for the family. 🕊️ Virginia was such a kind, lovely woman. We will miss seeing her around the baseball fields. I made a donation to the Humane Indiana animal shelter in her honor. Sending you all love and hugs.

I met Dave & Virginia at Petco when they first moved to Crown Point, Ind. They came in to buy some pet supplies for their dogs. They were looking for a babysitter for their 2 babies. Well, they asked me. It was an HONOR to be trusted by Dave & Virginia. I loved babysitting for them . I had so much fun with their dogs. I am so lucky to have met Dave & Virginia. Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Virginia. She was a wonderful & strong person. She was one of a kind. My prayers are with you & your family. 🙏❤️🙏

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Still hard to believe. Virginia was always a joy to sit next to at Carter’s games. She was his biggest fan, along with Dave, and I will cherish the time spent together in Michigan and Indiana over the years. She will be missed greatly, and all her family will remain in my prayers. ❤️

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.