Virginia Gaines Finley Frisby

VIRGINIA GAINES FINLEY FRISBY, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012. Born in Kensett, Ark. on Nov. 12, 1917, she was predeceased by her parents, Mamie and W.K. Gaines; siblings, Jewel Williams and Rudolph Gaines; husband of 47 years, Joe Finley; husband, Hugh Frisby of Lonoke and a great-grandson, Kash Finley. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Pat McClelland (Jim) and her son, Bud Finley (Caroline). Five grandsons survive her, Jay McClelland of Atlanta, Kirk McClelland (Julie) of Fayetteville, Matthew Finley (Amy), Stuart Finley (Sarah) and Sam Finley (Brooke) all of Little Rock and a nephew, Boyd Gaines of Suffolk, Va. Virginia was especially proud of her seven great-grandchildren, Sophia and Nick McClelland, Phoebe and Charlie Finley, Carter and Jack Finley and Ty Finley. A life-long Methodist, she was currently a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. She and Joe were founding members of Trinity United Methodist Church in 1958. She graduated from Little Rock High School (Central) in 1935. The family would like to thank caregiver and friend, Shirley Johnson. A private family graveside will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Memorials if desired may be sent to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, Ark. 72202-3591. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.