Virgie Lorene Geeding, age 78, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 3:20am. She was born on May 22, 1947 to Calvin Coolidge Link and Dorothy Nadine (Shrum) Link in Bell City, Missouri, and lived a life marked by strength, devotion, and deep love for her family.

Virgie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James P. "Jim" Geeding Sr.; her siblings James (Yogi), Joe, Marsha, Patsy, and Johnny; her angel baby siblings Thelbert and Mary Louise; and her angel baby step-great-granddaughter, Blakely Rynn Geeding.

She is survived by her siblings Virginia (Bill) Bradley, Marilyn (Jon) Schulte, Beverly (Kevin) Mangrum, and Lesa Link, who will forever cherish her memory. She also leaves behind her beloved sister in law Shirley Pollard and best friend Ronda Mennemeyer along with numerous, nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends.

Virgie is also survived by her children, David Bruning and Tracy (Shawn) Creech. She was a loving grandmother to Kevin Bruning and Taylor Winegardner, and a proud great-grandmother to Brylen Bruning and Kinsey Bruning, who brought light and joy into her life.

Through her marriage to Jim, Virgie's family grew even larger. She is survived by her stepchildren: Paul (Lisa) Geeding, Steve (Janice) Geeding, Dale Geeding, Karen Geeding, and beloved former daughter-in-law Shiela Flynn Geeding

Her step-grandchildren include:
Brad (Jaime) Geeding; Crystal (Elijah) Condellone; Tiffany (Brian) Geeding-Latham; Chase (Danielle) Geeding; Maddison (Tyler) Geeding-Richterkessing; Gregory (Kylie) Geeding; Philip Geeding; Nathan (Mary) Geeding; and Shayna (Brandon) Horst.

Her legacy continues through a large group of step-great-grandchildren:
James Geeding, Malcolm Geeding, Gracie Condellone, Briton (Aubrey) Condellone, Coleson Latham, Kendrick Latham, Kelon Geeding, Kannon Geeding, Kohen Geeding, Kenley Geeding, Karsen Geeding, Boyd Geeding, Emmett Geeding, Weston Geeding, Flynn Geeding, Baylynn Horst, Sophia Geeding, Lennon Geeding, Austyn Geeding, Malia Geeding, Hank Geeding, James Geeding, Rickie Geeding, and Klyne Geeding.

Virgie touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be lovingly remembered for her many decades of volunteer work at the Lincoln County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she selflessly gave her heart and time. She also devoted decades of service to the Lincoln County Fair—volunteering in multiple areas, serving on the board, and receiving the distinguished "Friend of the Fair" award. The "kitchen crew" will not be the same without her presence, dedication, and warm spirit.

Visitation scheduled from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (1636) 528-8244

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Bread for Life Food Pantry or to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Silex, c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location.

Family and friends are invited to sign our online guestbook at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com