Marguerite "Virginia" Loflin

Marguerite Virginia Loflin was born in Hereford Texas to Alonza B. Short and Velma Evans December 8, 1916. She had an older sister, Imogene and a Younger brother Doug. After a big plains snow storm Virginia’s Father who was a sheep rancher, lost everything. So he moved his family to Mena Arkansas where his parents lived. While living in Mena her mother was in a buggy accident that left her seriously injured. Sadly she later died during surgery. At the time Imogene was 5, Virginia was 3, and Doug was 1. Alonza and his 3 children later moved to Meade Kansas where he met and married Mae Cope Dumont. Virginia was blessed with another sister Gertrude after the whole family settled in Friona Texas. She attended school there, and played basketball and tennis. She loved school and excelled in music and singing alto in choirs and plays. Virginia met Russell Loflin in high school and they were married in 1935. Their family grew to five children- Marilyn, Jim, D’Ann, John and Ron. They lived in Baca County starting in 1940 and always believed God was good to them. Virginia’s independence and drive began at the age of 3 and continued until the age of 98. Virginia passed away December 10th at the Southeast Colorado Long Term Care Center. Virginia is survived by Daughter Marilyn (Blaine) McVicker of Pueblo West, Daughter in law Jerry Loflin of Springfield, Daughter D’Ann (Bob) Dolven of Canon City, Son John (Kae) Loflin of Springfield, Son Ron (Helen) Loflin of Surprise AZ, Grandchildren David, Dayna, Denise, Rollins, Guy, Donnell, Kristen, Gina, Heather, Ryan, Jason, and Zach. She is also survived by 21 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, Sister Imogene Baxter of Eads, Brother Doug (Tino) Short of Willdorado TX, Karen VonHemel, Sheila LeRoy, and Alma McArthur. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Russell, Parents A.B. Short, Velma Evans, and Mae Cope as well as Sister Gertrude Murphree, Son Jim Loflin, and Grandson Lance Loflin and Great Grandson Jacob Umland. In Lieu of flowers the family encourages donations be made to either the Southeast Colorado Long Term Care Center-373 East 10th Ave Springfield, CO 81073, or Maplewood Homes-P.O Box 206 Walsh, CO 81090 or by way of the funeral home.