Virginia Covey Obituary

Virginia Covey of Sonora, California passed away on May 28, 2026. Virginia, born on February 1, 1923 in Phoenix, Arizona, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Virginia will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Virginia will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Virginia’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Lee and Mary Lee; her husband Esten Covey; and her siblings, Fred Lee, Frida Moore, Marguerite Spurlock and Betty Baba.

She is survived by: her grandchildren, James Oliver (Shelli), Jason Oliver (Trisha) and Shannon Freitas (Andrew).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Mother Lode Christian School.