AREA OBITUARIES — Virginia Wilhaucks

Virginia Hillman Wilhaucks
January 20, 1939 – August 10, 2026
She was Ginny to many, but Nana to those who mattered the most.
Virginia Hillman Wilhaucks, lovingly known as “Nana” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on Mon., Aug. 10, 2026, at the age of 87.
Virginia was born on Jan. 20, 1939, in Olive Hill, Ky. She was a woman whose greatest joy was her family. She loved deeply, gave generously, and created a legacy that will continue through the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren she cherished so dearly.
Virginia married James “Doodle” Wilhaucks on Jan. 6, 1962, and together they built their family and shared many years of life and memories. Her family was the center of her world, and she was affectionately known as Nana by generations who knew her unconditional love and devotion.
She is survived by her three children, Mark (Angela), of Humboldt, Tenn., Jeff (Lee) Wilhaucks, of Huntsville, Ala., and Kelley (Chad) Gerber, of Moro, Ill.
Her legacy continues through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Bryan (Katie), Hazel and Henry Wilhaucks, of St. Louis, Mo., Matthew (Anna), Lainey Wilhaucks, of Memphis, Tenn., Jessica Gerber, of East Alton, Ill., Ally Gerber, of Moro, Ill., Ella Wilhaucks, of Huntsville, Ala., and Emma Wilhaucks, of Huntsville, Ala.
Virginia is also survived by her brother, Keith (Linda) Hillman, of Olive Hill, Ky.; sister-in-law Peggy McConnell, of South Fulton, Tenn.; her special friend, Tom Reed, of Clinton, Ky.; and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Doodle” Wilhaucks; her parents, Norton (Thelma) Hillman and Elsie (Leonard) Thomas; her sisters, Barbara (Chuck) Fuller and Yvonne (Tom) Brown; her brother, Watterson Hillman; and members of the Wilhaucks family who preceded her in death, including Buck and Marie Wilhaucks and Bobby McConnell.
Virginia worked in accounting many years at Ferry Morris Seed Company, and retired in 2002.
Nana’s family will forever remember her for the love she poured into the lives of those around her. Her greatest legacy is not found in possessions or accomplishments, but in the family she built and the love she gave so freely. She leaves behind memories that will be treasured for generations and a place in the hearts of her family that can never be filled.
Though they will miss her dearly, her family finds comfort in knowing that Nana is now at peace and reunited with those who went before her.
The family invites friends and loved ones to join them in celebrating the life of Virginia “Nana” Wilhaucks. Visitation will be held on Sat., Aug. 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel. A funeral service celebrating Virginia’s life will follow at 12 p.m. Bro.. Donald Doster will be officiating. Burial will follow at Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City, Tenn.
Pallbearers will  beBryan Wilhaucks, Matthew Wilhaucks, Greg Hillman, Keith Lawrence, Matthew Lane, Paul Maxwell, Donald Hardin.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Tim Brown, Danny Wrather, Jack Simpson.
The family asks that memorial donations to be made to: Kids to Love Foundation, 140 Castle Drive, Madison, AL 35758 www.kidstolove.org South Prairie Memory Care, 815 S Prairie Street, Bethalto, IL 62010