Virginia Allison Lollis

Virginia Allison Lollis of Givens Estate died July 14, 2009. A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Grady Woodfin Allison and Mary Orr Allison. Mrs. Lollis was preceded in death by her first husband, Lewis Eugene Stepp and her second husband, Paul James Lollis and her nephew, Daniel Garris, who passed away on October 9, 2006. Following her graduation from Blanton's Business College, Mrs. Lollis was employed for several years at air bases in Augusta, GA, Columbus, GA and Greenville, SC. She was employed by the Dupont Company for 27 years. She served as past president of the Business and Professional Women's Club in Brevard. She was a member of Skyland Methodist Church. She was known for her love of gardening, nature and hiking. Mrs. Lollis is survived by her sister, Vera Allison Garris of Givens Estates; two nieces, Pamela McDavid and her husband, Rick, of Johnson City, TN and Catherine Cowans and her husband, Mark, of Overland Park, Kansas; six great nieces and one great nephew. A funeral service will be held at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Keith Turman officiating. The family will receive friends Friday at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will take place following the service at Shepherd Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Supplemental Assistance Fund, Givens Estates, 2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803.