Virginia Ann Burger

Virginia Ann Burger, 83, Independence, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019. Virginia was born July 24, 1935, in Centertown, Mo. and attended California High School. She was a member of St. Mark's Parish since 1965 and was a member of Altar Society. She enjoyed riding horses and showed horses at the State Fair. She was an excellent cook and a country music fan. Most important in her life was Faith and Family. Virginia was preceded in death by brother Charles C. Hurst, Jr.; sister Ella Ponder and her husband Wayne and sister-in-law Catherine Hurst. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jack Burger, of the home; son, Jim Burger and wife Paula, Lee's Summit, Mo.; daughters, Linda Smothers and husband Greg, Trimble, Mo. Teresa Pollock and husband Devin, Kansas City, Mo.; sister, Myrene Hoellering and husband Paul, California, Mo.; brother, Frank Hurst and wife Eldora, Meta, Mo.; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Hurst, Jefferson City, Mo.; grandchildren, Brian, David, Sarah, Steve, Kimberlea, Allison and Jack and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 22, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055; entombment was at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. The family requests contributions to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Kansas City, 4126, 3846 W 75th St, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)