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Virginia “Ginger” Beth Lew

December 20, 1941 - September 6, 2022

 

Virginia “Ginger” Beth Lew passed away on September 6, 2022, at age 80. She was born on December 20, 1941, to Darrell Courtney and Ella Elizabeth Caves in Pryor, Oklahoma. She grew up in Pryor, where her friends began calling her Ginger at an early age. She graduated from Pryor High School in 1959 and earned a degree in elementary education in 1963 from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Ginger married Wayne S. Lew in 1972, and together they raised two sons.

 

Ginger’s first job after graduating from college was teaching first grade at Franklin Elementary School in Kansas City, Kansas. She later taught first and second grades at Dorothy Moody Elementary School in Overland Park, Kansas. After retiring from teaching, she worked at a Hallmark store and enjoyed talking to the customers, who always had a story to tell when they bought a card or gift.

 

Ginger was a member of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, where she volunteered and participated in Bible studies. She was looking forward to attending a new Bible study class this fall. She also volunteered with several other organizations. She enjoyed spending the winters in Florida and traveled extensively. She always seemed to find a local bakery, where she would purchase something to share with others.

 

Ginger was preceded in death by her parents, Darrell and Ella Caves, brother Tom Caves, and twin sister Beatrice Marie Caves, who passed away at birth. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Wayne, sons Eric Lew and Kyle Lew (Danielle), along with brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.

 

Ginger will be remembered as a bright light to all those who knew her and to all those who came into contact with her. She always thought of others first. She spread kindness and love, even during her last days. She was a beacon of God’s light, blessing so many others with humility, grace, and words and acts of care and encouragement.

 

Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 20, in the Wesley Chapel at the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests considering a donation to the Church of the Resurrection Missions.
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Services

Additional Service: Memorial Service
Location: Wesley Chapel at the Church of the Resurrection
Address: 13720 Roe Ave.
City: Prairie Village
State: Kansas
Zip Code: 66224
Date of Service: Oct 20, 2022
Time of Service: 1:30 pm
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Condolences

Mary Jane McCullough Oct 02, 2022

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

GInger was one of the most wonderful example of a Christian that I have ever known. She was so much fun to be with and always had good things to say about others. I miss her great sense of humor and will always cheris the times that we spent together at COR.

John Ramirez Oct 02, 2022

Friend from 1970s ,OVERLAND PARK ,Kansas

Ginger and Wayne were members of a monthly "pot-luck" dimner group my deceased wife and I greatly enjoyed. I have fond memories of her.

Mary Hamilton Oct 02, 2022

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I remember your family from Hillcrest and enjoyed working alongside Ginger in many of our kids’ activities. She was a joyful lady and will be missed. May God bless you with your memories until you are reunited. Mary Hamilton

Patricia Parr Oct 04, 2022

Friend

Virginia and I met in 1964, when she and her mother moved to Kansas City, Kansas and started attending my church at Seventh Street Methodist. We hit it off immediately. She was such a delight, enthusiastic, kind and a true Christian. We enjoyed a close friendship through the years and especially at the Potluck group in the 1970"s. She found her true soul mate in Wayne and they were proud parents of Eric and Kyle. I was so lucky to have her as my friend and I will miss her.

Nancee Stewart Oct 04, 2022

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I was the student teacher with Ginger Lew, Rita Alexander, Mrs.Verla Lewis and Mrs. Piepinbring. All four of them were the most kind group, and most talented teachers I have worked with. It was a great group to learn from and call as my friends. Sadly both Rita Alexander and now Ginger Lew have passed away this year, only months apart. I still think of all four of them often, as I try to be as good as they were as a teacher. Ginger was so very kind, and always had a smile for me, both at Dorothy Moody and the Hallmark store across from JCCC. I miss them all.

Ruth Baum Bigus Oct 08, 2022

friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I had the pleasure of knowing Ginger through Jazzercise. She also came to see me in several community theatre shows. She was always kind and complimentary. I can still see her lovely smile. May her memory be a blessing.

Stephanie and Jeff Svilarich Oct 09, 2022

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

We are so very sorry to learn of Ginger's passing. We have very fond memories of Ginger from church and always enjoyed visiting with her and Wayne. Our deepest condolences to Wayne and his family.

Jeanie Meyer Oct 20, 2022

Friend ,Shawnee ,Kansas

I knew Ginger as a part of the COR missions team that sorted and distributed clothing throughout KC. She could light up the area when she arrived to volunteer. She was funny and endearing and we all loved her. We loved her stories of adventures with Wayne. She was an adoring mother of her sons. Ginger was an exemplary example of one of God's servants. Her faith was steadfast. I was fortunate to call her my friend.

Nancy Evans Oct 20, 2022

What sad news, We lived next door the Caves on south Vann Street in Pryor. for years.