Virginia Jamerson, 81, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away November 27, 2018 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.
She was born March 19, 1937 in Mantachie, MS. She was a lifelong member of Lakeview Church in Zion, IL. She ran and operated J. W. Copen & Jamerson Excavation in Winthrop Harbor for many years.
Virginia is survived by her children; Angie (Jim) Gilmore of Beach Park,, Kerry (Emi) Jamerson of Lexington, KY; Jamie Ianson, Scott (Kim) Gilmore, Uli Spradlin, Derek (Brittney) Rush Ryan and Kevin Jamerson; five great-grandchildren, sisters; Laura Jane (Gordon) Fielder, Anita (Roger) Akers, and her dear friend Lauren Haas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Teresa Ann Derfler, great-granddaughter Jaina Spradlin, brother Roger Thornton, and her sister Alvia Burleson.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 30, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099. Services and burial will take place at Senter Funeral Home, in Fulton, MS.