Obituary of Virginia Atherton

     Virginia “Jenny” Osborne Atherton, age 95, of Covington (formerly of Erlanger), KY, passed away Friday, May, 29, 2020 at Rosedale Green. 

     She had retired from Sears as a Custom Slipcover maker for many years, and an airline security scanner at Greater Cincinnati Airport.  Jenny was a long-time member of Erlanger Baptist Church, where her husband John Atherton (who preceded her in death) formerly served as Music Director.   

     In addition to her husband, John Atherton, she was also preceded in death by her parents, Revel and Cora (Poe) Osborne; brothers, Rondal Osborne and Mitchel Osborne; and sister, Margaret Osborne Obanion.  She is survived by her son, John William “Bill” Atherton; sister, Janice (Osborne) Grubbs; nieces, Arleen Hickey and Peggy Kinmon (Trip); and nephews, Steve Grubbs (Vicki) and Chris Grubbs (Pennie); several grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  

     A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Floral Hills Cemetery with Rev. B.J. Donahue officiating.  Memorials may be made to Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018.  Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home in Independence, KY is assisting the family.  

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