Obit of Virginia (Nickrent) Mattingly

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ASHLEY — Virginia Ann Mattingly of Ashley died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 26, 2011) at her residence at the age of 63 years, 5 months and 16 days. Virginia was born June 10, 1948, in Fairbury, to Peter and Stella Wojtowicz Nickrent. She married William “Hillbilly” Mattingly on July 24, 1965, in Chatsworth and he survives her passing. Also surviving are two daughters, Brenda Mattingly of Ashley and Constance (Jim) Cameron of Ashley; a granddaughter, Jessica Cameron and friend Jeremey of Jacksonville; a grandson, Holden Cameron of Ashley; a great-granddaughter, Anika Nevaeh Camp of Jacksonville; a sister, Mary Stork of Chatsworth; a sister-in-law, Lena Nickrent of Forrest; a brother-in-law, Richard Doran of Fairbury; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relations and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Richard Nickrent; a sister, Roberta Doran; a niece, Carissa Dawn Mattingly Foushee; two great-nieces, Megan Livingston Propes and Adie Foushee; and a great-nephew, Rance Foushee. Virgie was a member of the Catholic faith and served on the Altar Society. She worked at Rockwell/Meridian for 26 years and was a UAW member. Virgie loved spending time with Anika and her family. She also enjoyed being outside and watching football. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Campagna Funeral Home, Ashley, with burial to following in the Ashley City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Campagna Funeral Home, Ashley, and from 7:30 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Ashley Fire and Rescue Department and Ashley First Responders. The family requests no flowers or plants. Online expressions of sympathy will be accepted at campagnafuneralhomes.com.