Virginia Guthrie, 79 of Akron, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born on August 18, 1942 the daughter of the late Mamie and General Jackson Robinson.
She was a proud woman of God and a member of Grace Cathedral. Virginia had many talents, such as sewing, cooking and baking. She could make some of the world's best collard greens! Virginia's other specialty was cakes. She would bake one for any occasion. They were labors of love that would make anybody who received one feel special. Virginia's greatest blessing was her loving family.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents; children, Linda, Gloria Ann, and Charles Jr; sisters, Bernice Glover, and Mary Wright; brothers, Walter Robinson, Eugene Trussel, and Curtis Robinson; and beloved grandson Shane.
She is survived by her children, Virginia (Chris) Ruffin, Charice (Chris) Jackson, Brenda Guthrie, Charles Edward Guthrie Jr., Anthony (Darcy) Guthrie, Jeffrey Guthrie, Stephanie Guthrie, Regina Guthrie and step daughter Sharon Guthrie; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Grace Cathedral, (1055 Canton Rd, Akron, Ohio 44312) where services will be held at 12:00p.m. with Rev. Steve Millar officiating.
Interment will take place at Mt. Peace Cemetery.
The family invites you to sign the online guestbook and share fond memories.