Virginia Denney

August 7, 1927 - February 21, 2019

Virginia Denney, age 91, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at her residence. Virginia was born on August 7, 1927, the daughter of Frank and Cecil (Allsup) Lisk. Virginia was united in marriage to Gerald Denney on May 28, 1944, in Oskaloosa. They were blessed with two daughters, Linda and Paula. Virginia was employed in housekeeping for several years and also sold Avon. Virginia enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, and gardening. Spending time with her family was important to Virginia, and she especially loved going to her great-grandchildren’s sporting events. Her greatest joy was providing a loving home for her husband and children. Virginia’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Clay Township Fire Dept. in Tracy at 11:00 A.M. A luncheon will follow services. A private family burial will take place at Wymore Cemetery. Those left to cherish Virginia’s memory include her daughter, Paula (Tom) Klug of Madison, Wisconsin; granddaughter, Shannon (Kevin) Greene of Tracy, grandsons, Brad (Tricia) Kirtley of Knoxville, Todd (Deb) Veenstra of Evansville, Wisconsin, and P.J. (Angie) Veenstra of Oskaloosa; great-grandchildren, Zach Greene, Nick Greene, Tori (Chris) Engelby, Shane Kirtley, Ciara (Justin) Richmond, Ben Veenstra, Chandler Veenstra, Amanda (Tyler) Weiss, Cody (Steph) Bunnell, and Cheyanne Bunnell; also great-great grandchildren, Iridessa, Raelynn, Hayden, Holden, Conner, Noah, Jordan, Sophie, Aubree, Harper, Layla, Colson, Benjamin, Kamryn and Jaydon; also a special niece, Nell (Marv) Davis of Hedrick. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Cecil (Allsup) Lisk; husband, Gerald Denney; daughter, Linda Denney; grandson, Jordan Kirtley; sister-in-law, Betty Russell; and step-grandson, Brandon Bunnell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Virginia’s memory to Clay Township Fire Dept. and the Ronald McDonald House.