Virginia Louise White-Foster, 96, of Richmond, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Liberty Hospital.

Virginia was born on August 13, 1922, in Richmond, to Edward "Teddy" and Leah Elizabeth (Woodward) Cox.  She was first married to Oliver Hiram "O. H." White, Jr. of Richmond on October 14, 1939; he preceded her in death on June 26, 1981.  She was then married to Everett Jefferson "E.J." Foster of Richmond on September 10, 1994; he preceded her in death on October 1, 2014.

Survivors include: one son: Bruce Edward White (Sue) of Richmond; one daughter: Pamela Ann Thierry (Mitch) of Richmond; one sister: Violet May Yoakum of Richmond; two grandchildren: Teddy White (Kelly) and Kathryn Mehan; and three great-grandchildren: Gavin White, Austin Pettiecord, and Alexa Mehan.

Virginia was reared and educated in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School.  She worked at her family's business, Cox's Floral and Greenhouse, from 1955 to 1977.  She enjoyed doing floral designing throughout her life.  Virginia's husband, O.H. White, Jr., was the Ray County Tax Collector; after his death, Virginia was elected to follow in his footsteps as Ray County Tax Collector and served from 1983 to 1995.  Virginia was a lifelong Richmond resident and was active in her community.  She was a member of the Eastern Star, past president of FTD, a Shrinette, and a Red Hatter.  Virginia was a faithful member of the Richmond United Methodist Church.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Kansas City Children's Mercy Hospital or to Shriner's Hospital for Children.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street - P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 31, 2018, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please share your memories of Virginia by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .