Ms. Virginia Ginney Louise Deao age 51, of Florahome passed away at her home Saturday, June 15, 2013. Ms. Deao was born in Frederick, Maryland, December 10, 1961 to the late William Carl and Ellis Kathleen (Appell) Whittington. She had served in the United States Army and had also worked as a laborer in light construction, was a companion care giver, and a partner tuck driver. Ms. Deao attended the Community Presbyterian Church in Live Oak prior to moving to Florahome; she enjoyed fishing, needle work, crocheting, loved animals and was a people magnet. Her survivors include her siblings, Marleen Whittington of Jasper, Sandy Porter husband Ed of West Virginia, Bobbie Clayton of Green Cove Springs, Jim Whittington also of Jasper, and Ed Whittington of Gaithersburg, Maryland, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and many friends. Also left behind is her close and dear friend Judy Haney of Charlotte, North Carolina. Memorial services will be Sat. June 29, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Community Presbyterian Church of Live Oak. Burial will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Haven Hospice. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide