Virginia Willix

Born on November 8, 1928, peacefully passed on October 5, 2010. She was the wife of the late John Willix, and daughter of the late Harry and Evelyn Fowler. Ms. Willix retired from the U.S. Department of Defense where she worked for over 30 years. She is survived by her niece, Cindy Tominovich, one sister, Harriet , and two brothers, Charles and Harry. Virginia was also loved by many nieces and nephews. She was especially close to Don Irwin, his wife Sue and daughter Sarah. Don is the son of the late Elmer H. Irwin, her companion of many years. She was also preceded in death by Mr. Irwin's daughter, Debbie. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 11 from 11am to 12 noon with a service to begin at noon at GASCH'S FUNERAL HOME P.A., 4739 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her name to Alzheimer's Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD. 20871.