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Virginia G. Spain March 15, 1914 to January 22, 2010 Virginia Grinstead Spain, 95 years old, passed away in Newberg, OR. Services will be held in Albuquerque, NM and will be announced at a later date. Virginia was born in Clinton, MO to Sacra and Mary Grinstead. In 1935, she received her teaching certificate in French and English from Hendrix College. Virginia taught English and French then married Charles Spain in 1939 and had three children. They spent several years moving around the country as Charlie completed his Ph.D. and then pursued his career in education. Ultimately, they ended up in Albuquerque when Charlie became the Dean of the College of Education at the University of New Mexico then as Albuquerque Public School Superintendent. After Charlie's death, Virginia returned to the work force as an office manager for Albuquerque OB-Gyn medical group. When she retired, Virginia continued to be active at the United Methodist Church and Albuquerque PEO. In 2003, she moved to Yamhill County, OR to be near her son, Steve and his family. Virginia was an avid reader and her house was always full of books. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, and needlepoint. She spent a great deal of time with her grandchildren and her neighbor's children. She was Grandma Gin to many people. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Spain; parents, and son, Steven E. Spain. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Agin of Lincolnshire, IL; son, David Spain of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Shawn Spain and Scott Spain of Albuquerque, NM, Camille Spain who is serving in the Navy stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and Laurel Spain of Yamhill, OR; and two great-grandchildren. To leave online condolences, please visit www.macyandson.com.
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