Virginia Merle (Hovis) West, aged 98, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould, Arkansas.

Born on October 5, 1927, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Virginia was the cherished daughter of Eli and Nora Hovis. After spending some time in Houston, Texas, she returned to Paragould in 1976. The following year she began her career with Wal-Mart, where she devoted herself to her work until her retirement in 1992.

Virginia is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Janet West and Judy Jackson, both of Paragould, Arkansas. She is also survived by her brothers, Bill Hovis of Seabrook, Texas, and Robert (Ronna) Hovis of Paragould; nephews Steve Hovis of Paragould, Stan Hovis of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, and Dick Hovis of Joliet, Illinois; niece Sherry Hovis of Houston, Texas; along with numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Amos West; her parents, Camuel Eli "Buck" Hovis and Nora Louella Hovis; her brother, Jess Hovis; her sister, Mildred Weaver; and her niece, Delora May.

Those who had the privilege of knowing Virginia will remember her for her kindness, radiant smile, and delightful sense of humor.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

A private family service will be conducted Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Corning Cemetery with Bro. Herbert Ellis officiating.