Virginia Gleason Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Virginia Gleason (Wood River, Illinois), who passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Virginia departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Virginia. Though Virginia may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Odell and Mary Lou Kenshalo (Milton); her son Johnnie Gleason; and her sister Vickie Emery. She is survived by: her daughters, Deanne Gleason of Godfrey and Lacy Gleason of Wood River; and her nephew Eric Short. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren.
