of Conway, AR
October 20, 1937 - April 19, 2025
Obituary for Virginia Cossey
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia Carol Cossey, who went home to heaven on April 19, 2025.
Virginia lived a full, beautiful life; one filled with deep love and compassion for everyone she met. She cared for all of us so effortlessly, leaving a lasting imprint on the hearts of her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Known for her warmth, grace, and selfless nature, Virginia embraced life with kindness and strength. Her presence brought comfort, her smile brought light, and her love was a gift to us all.
Virginia dedicated 28 years of her life to teaching at Ellen Smith Elementary School in Conway Public Schools, where she touched countless young lives and inspired generations with her patience, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her students.
Virginia is survived by her sister, Neva Pearson; her sister-in-law, Joy Brannon; her son, Bill Cossey and his wife, Linda; her daughter, Rhonda Hopson and her husband, Cliff. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Allen Gwatney, Misty Kerek, Hunter Gwatney and his wife, Bailey, Isabella Thaxton and her husband, Kyle, and Avery Hopson. Her love lives on in her great-grandchildren, Lakyn, Gunnar, and Oaklei. She is survived by a family friend, Peggy McMahan. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Cossey; her parents, Paul and Katherine Brannon, and her siblings, Mary Nell Starkey, Helen Kirby, Oma Hardgrove, and Allen Brannon, and family friend, Monty McMahan.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, AR. A graveside memorial service will take place at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 1:00pm. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate Virginia's beautiful life.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Virginia's honor to either CARTI Cancer Treatment Center or Brumley Baptist Church in Conway, AR.
A special thanks to Joy Brannon and Stephan & Kathy Lehman for loving-on Virginia, taking such great care of her, and for keeping a watchful eye over her in her final years. She loved y'all more than you will ever know.
Though she is no longer with us in body, her spirit lives on in the love she gave and the lives she touched.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 15013277727.
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14 Condolence(s)
Donna Erbach
Friday, April 25, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Maggie Miller
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Bill, we were so sorry to hear of your dear mothers passing. What a precious and gracious lady. I was blessed to see her at the family reunions. Praying for you, Linda and all the family.
Karen Matthews
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
I had the special privilege of teaching with Virginia at Ellen Smith. She was truly a wonderful friend and teacher. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Paul K Brown
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
I had not seen her in over 50 years, but she was always very nice to me when I was visiting at my Aunt Helen's and Uncle Eugene's house. My sincere condolences to all the family including my cousins and know that I will be thinking of you all
Bob Barham
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Bill,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. I pray for peace and comfort for you my friend.
Kimberly Nicholson
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She was such a loving sweet lady. Bill , Linda and Rhonda our condolences. Kim, Landon and Caleb Nicholson.
Dolores Treadway
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Ronald and Virginia were a big part of my life growing up at Brumley. I have loved and respected them as long as I can remember. They set a fine example for us as “young people.” My prayers are with our beloved Brannon family. Virginia was a jewel. She leaves a great legacy in her family and her students.
Janell Harper Kersey
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time.
Mike Gajeski
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Bill and family, so sorry to hear about your moms passing may God guide you all of thru the coming days.
Nancy Wimberly
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Praying for the family.
Les Smith
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Dear Cossey Family:
We are so sorry to hear this.
Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and Prayers
Les and Kathryn Smith.
Vickie Bailey
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
I taught with Virginia for many years at Ellen Smith, she loved all her students and they loved her sweet and kind spirit. She will be missed by so many.
Betty Hargrove
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Always loved Virginia She always was so kind and thoughtful.
She will be so missed by all.
Always loved Virginia. She was always so kind and thoughtful
Bill Ward
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
My heart of love and sympathy goes to Virginia's family. I was a friend of Ron many years ago.