Virginia Alma Muir

Virginia Alma Muir, 97, passed away June 15, 2013.

Born July 2, 1915 in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, Virginia lived most of her life in the Akron area and was a member of Goodyear Heights Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Luther Muir; grandson, Michael Krzykoski; parents, Ecra and Alma Shoff; five brothers and seven sisters; she is survived by son, Edward Muir; daughter, Lynne (Stephen) Krzykoski; grandchildren, Lora Putnam, Lisa Muir, Christine (Brian) Billers and John Krzykoski; great grandchildren, Brett Putnam, Katie Putnam, Leah Floyd, Nathaniel Muir, Chloe Muir, and Brody Muir-Johnson; brother, Lester Shoff of Santa Clara, California; and sister-in-law, Loretta Muir of Vero Beach, Florida. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Senior Independence Hospice and special caregivers, Allison Genet and Sylvia Cook.

Funeral service Wednesday, 5 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, Ohio 44312 with Rev. John Phillips officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to the service Wednesday, from 3 to 5 p.m. Private interment at Hillside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Senior Independence Hospice, 1815 West Market St., Akron, Ohio 44313.