Virginia Hilligoss
June 11, 1925-February 23, 2025
Virginia (Wheat) Hilligoss known as (Ginger GG) passed away February 23, 2025 at Ball Memorial Hospital after a brief illness, with her family by her side.
She was born June 11, 1925 to Frieda (Short) & Albert Wheat, raised by Dad, Jesse & Mom, Carrie (Short) Anderson. (Freida sister)
She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Curtis Hilligoss; spouse, Vearl (VC) Curtis Hilligoss: beloved brother, Arthur (Andy) Anderson; mother, Freida (Short) Wheat; father, Albert Wheat, and her cherished parents who raised her Carrie (Short) and Jesse Anderson.
Ginger was a hairdresser her whole adult life. She started in Hilligoss Hat and Beauty Salon. When her husband fell ill, she moved the salon into her home, working for 57 years.
Ginger was passionate about her dogs. She walked daily with them. She never missed a Pacer basketball game and the chance to tell ya about other team’s players she did not care for. She loved her magazines cutting pics slogans and mailing to grandkid at college, decorating her porches, watering growing flowers, and decorating in her wing, wang, wong room.
She is survived by daughter-granddaughter, Brandi (Andrew) Garrett: great granddaughter, Rachael Harless; brother, Ronnie (Melissa) Wheat, and several dear nieces and nephews.
A quiet family service was held in remembrance of Ginger’s long full blessed life
In lieu of flowers donate to your local animal shelter in her memory.
Services handled by Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service.
Online condolences www.rozelle-johnson.com.