Virginia L. Meserve
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Virginia L. Meserve: Born 12-18-1923; Died 05-04-2016
Virginia Louise Haynes Meserve (Ginny) was born December 18, 1923 to Mary Smith Haynes and Conrad Bryan Haynes in North Carolina. She carried her southern roots with her wherever she lived—even to Kansas where she moved in 1951 to Lawrence, right after the flood. Iowa Street was a dirt road then and she said Lawrence was the dirtiest town she had ever seen, but still made it her home for over sixty years.
Ginny earned a degree in art from Women’s College of the University of North Carolina in 1945 and was a founding member of the Lawrence Art Guild. She drew throughout her life and as a member of the Lawrence Art Guild helped start Art in the Park, where she always had small paintings and sketches for children to buy at 25 cents or less. Art was part of her and she wanted to share it with others. She was happy to create cards, pictures, and drawings anytime someone needed a special picture.
Ginny was involved with her church and friends. She was a long time (65 year) member of Plymouth Congregational Church, designing banners for different seasons as well as posters for the bell choir, concerts, and other events. In addition to sharing a ‘cuppa’ coffee with friends at any time, Ginny was a member of several bridge clubs, the PEO, and – later in life – the White Hats Club.
Ginny had four children: Gayle Stuber (Allan); Peter Meserve (Jan); Jo Mach (Bill); and, David Meserve (Shari). She also had 6 grandchildren: Kate, Uriah, Mary, Cecelia, Caroline, and Charlie. She was special to all of us—and gave us the most precious of gifts: kindness, support, and love. Ginny will be missed by all of us: family, friends, and extended family members.
The family will have a private ceremony later this year.
Dear Jo and Family,
You are in my thoughts and heart. So sorry for your loss. She was a dear, dear lady. I will never forget all your help, Jo. Thank you.
Much love,
Kaye Moeser
Chris and Carter
Ginny was the best! I worked with her in the Communication and Theatre office in Murphy Hall in the mid-1980s, and she was always a delight. My condolences to classmate David and the whole family.
Now I know who the brainy one is, I’ll keep looknig for your posts.
I live in Greensboro, NC luckily for me in the house Ginny grew up in. I think of her everyday as I walk around the yard or enjoy the beautiful rooms of this magic house. I’ll be forever grateful for the part she played in entrusting me with Mary’s home. I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. I know it must have been hard to say goodbye, but having her for a mom must have been your lucky day! I’m in the midst of framing some of the lively sketches she sent me over the years.