Virginia DeSelms Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Virginia DeSelms of Mount Vernon, Illinois is shared. Virginia, born on May 29, 1935, passed away on September 5, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia DeSelms to pay them a last tribute.
Virginia will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Virginia by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Virginia is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Virginia’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Neal Phelps and Agnes Phelps; and her husband Carl E. DeSelms. She is survived by: her children, Barbara Stelzer (Mike), Debi Lenox (Bob) and Terry DeSelms (Jeannie); her grandchildren, Staci Campbell (James), Kisha Sell (Chris), Jacqueline Wolfe (Derek) and Tara DeSelms; and her sister-in-law JoAnn Groves. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens Chapel in Woodlawn, Illinois (Woodlawn, IL 62898).
