Virginia Gilliland, 83, long time Morgan County resident, died on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Sunset Manor in Brush. She was born on March 28, 1938 in York, NE to John W. & Doris Luethje.

Virginia married Keith Gilliland on June 29, 1971 in Raton, NM. She graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan in 1960 and began teaching at the schools in Fort Morgan in 1961. Virginia belonged to the Alpha Gama Delta Sorority. She enjoyed playing dominoes with her friends, going to the theater in Denver, and she especially enjoyed quilting. Her family and friends were willing recipients of her beautiful creations. Virginia often donated to Rising Up, Animal Shelters, and the Heifer Project. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women.

Virginia is survived by many friends and family who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Keith; her stepson Ron Gilliland; and her brother John R. Luethje.

Graveside service will be held on Monday, December 27 ^th at 11:00 AM at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Fort Morgan. Lunch will follow at Fort Morgan United Methodist Church.

Family would like to extend a special thanks to the oncologist, Ariel Soriano. The staff at David Walsh Cancer Center, Sunset Manor, and East Morgan County Hospital.