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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Man rescued from remote crash site above Galice ... Driver charged in deadly high-speed crash ... Pair charged in rural drug raid outside Jacksonville ... Man rescued from remote crash site above Galice ... Driver charged in deadly high-speed crash ... Pair charged in rural drug raid outside Jacksonville ... Virginia Mae Hoover Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 11, 2016 at 2:00 AM Posted Aug. 11, 2016 at 2:00 AM » Social News September 7, 1928 - July 31, 2016 Virginia Mae Hoover, 87, of Central Point passed away July 31, 2016. Virginia was born September 7, 1928 to Alonzo and Laura Winbolt in Tobias, Neb. The family later moved to Grants Pass, Ore., where Virginia graduated from high school. She was a cheerleader during her high school years, and active in sports. She met and married William Lee Dent in Grants Pass, Sept. 9, 1948. They had seven children, five born in California and two in Grants Pass, between 1949 and 1968. Virginia and William divorced in 1969. Virginia met Edward Gene Hoover in Phoenix, Ore.; they were married May 31, 1972, and lived on Pacific Lane in Phoenix until 1979. During these years Virginia worked for New Horizons wiring electrical boards, eventually working her way up to management. The family moved to Grandview, Wash. where Virginia and daughter, Becky opened a clothing store called the Rainbow Jeanery, selling the latest styles in clothing, shoes, and jewelry. She was also very active with the local VFW helping with fundraisers, cooking, and other events. Virginia and Edward moved to Carson City, Nev., to retire in 1991. She was one of the founding members of the Carson City Raiders Booster Club, helping with all fundraisers and events over the many years they resided there. She stayed a loyal Raider fan for the rest of her life. In 2005, she and Edward returned to Oregon to live in Central Point where her children built a cute little home for them to live in, and be lovingly watched over by her family. She leaves behind six heartbroken children and spouses, Marilyn Dent Richard Dent, Debra and Gary Singler, Becky and Bob Griffith, Lucinda Dent, Christopher and Tanya Dent, and Susan and Burns Fouch. She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; her eldest son, Thomas; and her grandson, Jasper. It is time to say good-bye Mom. We love you and will miss you so much! MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 11, 2016 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501