Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

Obituary For Virginia Mae Upshaw

Ms. Virginia M. Upshaw, 65, of Columbus, GA passed Monday, June 10, 2024 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST at Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Antioch Baptist Church, Pittsview, AL with Rev. Robert Toney, Pastor, officiating and Rev. Alfred Bunkley, eulogist. Interment to follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Public Visitation is Friday, June 21, 2024 from 2:00 - 5 :00 p.m. EST.

Ms. Virginia Mae Upshaw was born in Russell County, AL on January 6,1959 to the late James Upshaw, Sr. and the late Leola H. Upshaw. Ms. Upshaw was called home on June 10, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Upshaw Sr. and mother, Leola H. Upshaw, three brothers, James Upshaw, Jr., Curtis Upshaw, Sr. and J.C. Upshaw.

Virginia Mae Upshaw loved her family, not a day goes by without her calling each of us. Virginia’s passion was painting and doing yard work. Her biggest passion was the love for her children. We will love you forever until we meet again.

She leaves to cherish her memories 1 daughter – Della Mae Upshaw of Atlanta, GA; three sons, Jackie, Jr. and Maryam Murph of Cape Carol, FL, Willie James Neal of Tampa, FL and Ronnie Pugh of Columbus; five grandchildren, Zmari Hawk of Atlanta, GA, Aniya Mitchelle of Columbus, GA, Za’Maria Murph, Liliana Murph both of Ft. Myers, FL and Kareem Thomas of Columbus, GA; one great grandchild, Cayrie James; two brothers, Earnest Upshaw of Columbus, GA and Thomas Upshaw of St. Louis, MO; three sisters, Bernice Townsend of Ft. Myers, FL, Leola Upshaw of Columbus, GA and Della and Bobby Murph of LeHighacres, FL; two aunts, Pauline Mack of Pittsview, AL and Bessie Baker of Chicago, IL; a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

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I am very deeply saddened to see my sister passing, I am very deeply hurt, and I will miss her terribly, our friendship, our conversations , the phone calls, the laughters , we shared together, I will be forever changed, gone , but not forgotten, long live sister, until we meet again! , Leola Upshaw.

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It's with deep sadness that the death angel has visited our family, claiming the life of our beloved, Virginia, aka affectionately called Muck. The two of us were first cousins, sister and brother children. We grew up together and lived three doors apart. She was much younger than me though I watched her grow up. I knew her to be extremely quiet and she talked when she was asked something or she had something important to say. She was a gentle and kind soul, and were loved by those who had the pleasure to interaction with her, and knew her well. She will truly be missed by her family and dear friends. We love you sweet Muck! To my family, I extend my deeply condolences to each of you as you celebrate her life and cherish her memories and legacy. I pray that God through his son, Jesus, rest her soul in eternity. I also pray that the Lord comfort your hearts, and grant each of you strength, and peace during this most difficult time. I won't say good-bye Muck. I will just say, we will see each other again at the rapture. It is God's promise to those who die in Christ Jesus. Sleep well, dear cousin!

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Prayers of God's Comfort and Perfect Peace to surround you all.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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