Virginia "Ginger" Phelps

Virginia “Ginger” Phelps, age 82, of Marshalltown, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, February 22nd, at the Bickford Cottages while in care of the Iowa River Hospice.

Per her wishes, no services will be held. Condolences for the family may be shared at www.mitchellfh.com. Memorial contributions in Ginger’s name may be directed to Iowa River Hospice or to the Family. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Ginger and her family. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Born Virginia Peery on August 10th, 1940, in Marshalltown, she was the daughter of Ern and Hazel (Draper) Peery. She received her education in the area of her birth.

Ginger was united in marriage to Covell Phelps, who preceded her in death in 1979. She made her home in Marshalltown and was employed in area restaurants and bars as well at housekeeping at the Iowa Veterans Home.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Becky Brown of Marshalltown; two grandchildren- Cody Brown of Marshalltown and Sheena (Jay) Bringa of Montana; four great-grandchildren- Madelyn and Harrison Brown, Hayden Sonderleiter, and Bella Bringa; her special companion Kelly; her niece and nephew-Julie Teatsworth and Warren Balvanz; and many friends.

In death, Ginger rejoined her parents, her husband, her sister, Betty (Francis) Balvanz and brother, Robert Peery.