of Greenbrier, AR
January 29, 1950 - May 26, 2021
Virginia Lou ''Ginny'' Jayroe, 71, of Greenbrier, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born Jan. 29, 1950, in Little Rock, to the late Fred R. Jayroe and Jessie Mae Allen Jayroe. She lived in Sherwood most of her life.
Ginny graduated from Sylvan Hills High School in 1968 and was chosen for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Youth Ensemble. She attended State College of Arkansas (now UCA) on a band scholarship for trumpet and was in the SCA Marching Bear Band. She later received an associate's degree in electronics at a local electronics school.
One of her high school band peers said of Ginny, ''That girl could play any instrument you handed her'' -- among them, violin, guitar, viola, piano, trumpet, and zither.
Ginny served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Guam, Japan, and California. She was trained in and used radio technology and Morse Code.
She was a Pulaski County Master Gardener and worked at several plant nurseries in Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Conway and also started her own Landscaping Design and Implementation business in Sherwood. She worked for the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, and the State of Arkansas maintaining grounds and landscaping around city and county buildings, including the State Capitol grounds. She was a clerk for the U.S. Census Bureau and an assistant signalman at Union Pacific Railroad. She was the ''voice'' of the National Weather Service for local hourly call-in weather reports, and she worked for North Little Rock's cable company during that time as well.
Ginny was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts, serving as camp counselor at Camp Ouachita for several years. She was also a member of The Church at Meadowlake in Conway, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and VFW Post 2259 in Conway. She enjoyed cats, cooking, and gardening throughout her life.
Ginny is survived by her first cousins, David Allen (Marietta) of Cabot; Sandra Allen Horton (Michael) of Oakland, Oregon; and very close friends, Helen Bargar (Roger), Jean Jewell Moreno (Juan), and the Gardner, McCall and Bargar families. She had numerous friends and three faithful caregivers, Donna, Krystal, and Deanna.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother Lottie Mae Purvis, and uncle John Herbert Allen (Marcella).
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 11 a.m. at The Church at Meadowlake, 2105 Meadowlake Road, in Conway. Donations in memory of Ginny may be made to The Church at Meadowlake.
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Cindy Kirkland
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Just found Ginny’s obituary. Had no idea she had passed. Sending big hugs and love up to her! We met while in training in the Navy in Pensacola, FL and became lifelong friends. We were stationed together on Guam and shared the joy and pain of love lost! Although our lives went in different directions, we remained dear friends. Although we didn’t speak often, We used to laugh so hard when we spoke on the phone because I struggled to understand her through that deep southern drawl. I will definitely miss that. Thank you for your service Ginny and for the years of friendship! Fair Winds and Following Seas!
Sally ( Sal) Wilkins
Friday, June 25, 2021
Ginny and I have been friends for almost 50 years... we lost touch for a few of those years... but reconnected recently. I am deeply sorry to hear that she is gone. She touched my life and my heart in so many ways. We had so many things in common... Scouts, gardening, cats... and our love of music. There will never be a day in my life that I do not think of her... and a memory of her that was not a fond one. She touched many people with her laughter and her spirit. I will miss her more than words can say.... Friendship never dies... and my love for her will live on in the things we loved to do together. Rest in Peace my dear friend. My heart is with all of you who knew her, loved her and were a part of her life. Special thoughts for her family and may your memories of her comfort you at this time.
Margo Jevicky
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Praying for the peace that passes understanding for all her family and friends. Loss of those we love is always bittersweet and we rely on the promises of being reunited one day as our comfort. Until then, may the peace of the Lord be upon you.
Sandra Allen Horton
Friday, June 11, 2021
Dearest Cousin Ginny,
Thanks for all the wonderful memories of our years growing up together. Your laughter and smile brightened my life. I will keep you in my heart always.
Your loving cousin,
Sandy
Heather McKinney
Friday, June 4, 2021
There were so many things that I did not know about my friend, but I knew enough to love her.
Fran Schueler
Friday, June 4, 2021
Ms Jinny was always such a warm and loving lady. She loved the kids at church and they loved her too. Always a smile and a hug, that was Ms Jinny. She is at home now with her Lord and Savior. Ms Jinny you will be missed. Love you. Prayers for Ms Helen and the rest of her friends and family. Love Ms Fran
Maxine Stell
Friday, June 4, 2021
Helen I am thinking of you at this time of a loss of a good friend.