Viriginia McNabb Winger

Asheville - Virginia McNabb Winger, 90, passed away peacefully at home Sunday August 22, 2010. She was born on June 25, 1920 in Osgood, Missouri, but had made Asheville her home since 1950. Virginia led an active life, loved to travel, was an avid reader and accomplished story teller. She supported many cultural activities in the Asheville community, including the "Beautify Asheville Campaign" and the renovation and restoration of Pack Square. Despite her involvement in many community activities, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her family always came first. She was a sustaining member of the Asheville Junior League, former member of the PEO and co-author of the successful book "Round the Mountains". She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Maurice and by her son Stephen. She is survived by her son Eric Winger of Savannah, GA. and his wife, Linda; daughter-in-law Teresa Winger; grandchildren: Jonathon (Rob) Winger of Atlanta, GA. and his wife Allison; Michael Winger of San Francisco, CA and his wife Jessica; Daniel Winger and Caroline Winger both of Asheville, NC. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 27th in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road. Remembrances may be made to Care Partners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 or the Calvary Episcopal Church Food Pantry, PO Box 187, Fletcher, NC 28732.