Virginia Margaret Lithgow

Virginia Margaret Lithgow, 94, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harold E. Blomberg and Amy G. Johnson Blomberg. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Dr. William C. Lithgow; two children, Douglas Lithgow and Holly Norris Ferrell. Virginia is survived by four children, Carol Smithson (Rodney), Noel Storm (Dale), James Lithgow, and Margaret Bucher (Joseph); 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Virginia grew up in Illinois and graduated from Elmhurst College with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance. She had a passion for miniature rooms and was the proud co-owner of Holly House in Petersburg. She was also a talented decorator, gardener, painter and homemaker. We would like to thank the Petersburg Home for Ladies for all the wonderful care and attention that they gave to her for many years. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. A private family gathering will be held to celebrate Virginia’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to the Fellowship Fund, Petersburg Home for Ladies, 311 S. Jefferson St., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .