Obituary for Virginia R. Poston Virginia R. Poston, 96, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away peacefully Monday, July 9, 2018 at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born September 8, 1921 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Frank and Josephine Nenninger Hohler. She and Lynn Poston were married August 7, 1939 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
She was worked at St. Mary and Notre Dame High School as a cook. The students all knew and greeted Mrs. Poston. they knew Mr. Poston, too, as the custodian, groundskeeper and keeper of all the student misdeed with admonishes not to do them again.
She was a member of St. Mary Cathedral and St. Mary’s Cathedral Ladies Auxiliary. She had a strong faith and a close relationship with the Blessed Virgin. Her faith and prayers got her through the tough times.
She was literally born into St. Mary’s parish as her father was the custodian of the Church and they lived on the premises when she was a young girl. She was a member of St. Mary’s parish for nearly 97 years. Survivors include her five sons, Jim (Marilyn) Poston of Cape Girardeau, John (Billy Degrant) Poston of Cape Girardeau, Tom (Jane) Poston of Omaha, Nebraska, Larry (Sharon) Poston of Fair Oaks,California, and David Poston of Cape Girardeau; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, Paul Hohler and Frank Hohler. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau.
Parish prayers will begin at 7:00 pm followed by a rosary. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 am Thursday, July 12, 2018 at St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Allan Saunders officiating.
Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.
fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Virginia R. Poston please visit our Sympathy Store.
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