Virginia Carol

Lakey

Virginia Carol Lakey, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 with her husband and grandson by her side. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Friend, and Wife.

Virginia was born to Robert Kiser and Florence Wolford in Fort Knox, Kentucky. She Graduated High School from Tombstone Union High School in Tombstone, Arizona. She Attended Western New Mexico University before moving to Texas where she graduated with a nursing degree from Midwestern State University. Virginia worked as a nurse in the operating room at Wichita Falls General Hospital for over 20 years. She worked as an assistant to Dr. Bates and retired from United Regional Healthcare System working in the quality control department. In 1995 Virginia volunteered her knowledge and skills for humanitarian purposes with Dr. Mustafa in the Middle East. She was a member of the AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses) and a past president of the Senior - Junior Forum.

Virginia married Shawn Lakey on June 6, 1979 in Sierra Vista, Arizona. They enjoyed traveling, and bonded over their love for desert landscapes and plants. Virginia was an avid reader, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with her dogs.

Virginia touched the lives of many no matter the size of the interaction. She worked hard, and could make a big impression with a small amount of time. She was loving, dependable, funny, and caring. She was the best.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Kiser; her mother, Florence Wolford; and her sister, Laura Kiser.

She is survived by her husband Shawn Lakey; her two daughters, Lauralee Gilbert and husband Jerry, Deanna Hall; her grandson Coleman Hall; and many cherished and beloved friends.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday December 12 at Saint Marks Global Methodist Church, 4319 McNiel Ave, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. Flowers may be sent to this location.