Virginia Marie (Parkes) Weaver

Born on Aug. 11, 1943, in Philipsburg, she was the cherished daughter of the late Alvin G. and Alice M. (Lannen) Parkes. In addition to her parents and parents-in-law, James S. Weaver, Sr. and Marjorie W. (Walk) Weaver, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Betty J. Fisher-Parkes; her son-in-law, Michael A. Jones; her brother, A. Earl Parkes, and his wife, Eleanor; and her step-siblings, Holly Wilson and Melvin Fisher.

Virginia’s life was defined by love — love for her family, her faith, and the many lives she touched along the way. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Maile Peachey and her husband, Duane, of State College and Shannon Medich and her husband, Bryan, of York; and her beloved grandchildren, Liberty and Kamille Peachey and Lily and Kallie Medich, who were the lights of her life.

She is also survived by her brother, Roger Parkes and his wife, Connie, of Reedsville; her sister, Norma Soccio and her husband, Vince, of Lewistown; her brother, Melvin Parkes and his wife, Carol, of Milroy; and her step-sister, Lori Yarger and her husband, Bob, of Centre Hall.

Virginia shared 47 years of marriage with her former husband, James S. Weaver, Jr. of Reedsville, and was grateful for that extended family, including Gary and Carolyn Weaver of Tyrone, Larry and Sharon Weaver of Port Matilda, Terry and Donna Weaver of Strodes Mills, Sheila Weaver of Hanover, Ashley and Linda Weaver of Tyrone, and Bill and Mary Jenn Dorman of Port Matilda. “Aunt Jinny” will be remembered fondly by many greatly loved nieces and nephews on both sides of the family.

Throughout her life, Virginia embodied strength, grace, and purpose. As an Air Force wife, she moved more than 15 times, setting up a lovely home in seven states and Thailand over 25 years. She traveled around the world but always remembered her roots in Black Moshannon. Wherever life took Virginia, friends and extended family were welcomed for delicious meals, vacations, game-playing, and hours of conversation day and night.

Virginia’s dedication to helping others shone through in every role she took on. She studied psychology and sociology at the University of Hawaii and the University of Colorado and worked as a truancy officer and guidance counselor at the Air Force Academy High School in Colorado Springs. On each military base where she lived, Virginia became deeply involved in the Officers’ Wives Club, serving on philanthropic committees and teaching craft making and floral design. She initiated squadron Christmas parties for military families to feel loved during the holidays away from their own extended families. She counseled families in crisis, becoming a surrogate mother to many.

Her life was a beautiful tapestry of creativity and service. In Hawaii, she did runway modeling at the Pink Palace, Waikiki, and was chosen to model for Canadian Pacific Airlines. In Bangkok, she taught English to Thai military officers at Thammasat University. She used her artistic gifts as a floral designer, first at Waccamaw Pottery in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and later for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Virginia. She also dedicated time and energy to her local communities, serving on the Hanover Township, N.J., school board and spearheading projects like a beloved community playground.

Virginia was a member of State College Alliance Church, where she poured her heart into Bible studies, sharing testimonies of God’s faithfulness and miracles, and participating in the church’s decorating committee. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she was a living example of God’s love and faithfulness.

She also enjoyed visiting the beach, gardening, crafting, writing poetry, playing the piano, singing, and blessing people in whatever way she could. Even as her health declined, she found purpose in supporting Milandila’s hospital for women and babies in Uganda, developing a special connection with her Ugandan “Godson” Emmanuel Vangamoi and his family.

Virginia’s life was a beautiful expression of love in action. She made the world a better place simply by being in it.

A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at King Funeral Home & Crematory, 47 Carriage House Lane, Reedsville, PA 17084. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will take place afterward in Church Hill Cemetery with a meal following at Kish Valley Grace Church.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Virginia’s legacy may make memorial contributions to Milandila Community Mission, Uganda, at https://www.milandila.org.

Online condolences may be shared at www.kingbarrfuneralhome.com.