Virginia (Ginger) Ireland, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 79 in Clinton, MO. A visitation will be held in Virginia's honor on Monday, January 26, 2026 5pm-7pm at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, MO.  Friends and family are invited to attend and share memories. Funeral services will be at 11am on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 also at the funeral home followed by a graveside service at 1:30pm at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to the Clinton Methodist Church or St. Jude Children's Hospital and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Born on December 5, 1946, in Clinton, Virginia was the daughter of Walter and Roberta Hull. She grew up on the family farm outside of Clinton where she developed her lifelong love for flowers, gardening and yardwork. She graduated from Ballard High School and attended University of Central MO in Warrensburg, enhancing her office and secretary skills.  On May 1, 1965, she married Philip Ireland.

Virginia dedicated her life to her family and friends. Her infectious laugh and generous personality gave her the ability to make everyone feel loved.  Her girls were her most cherished gift, and she never missed a basketball game, cheer performance, or college move in date.  She lived through her granddaughters and were extremely proud of them – she always had pictures in her purse to show everyone she met.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years Philip Ireland of Butler; daughter Jennifer (Tony) Rosales of Ofallon, MO; 1 brother Jim (MaryAnn) Hull of Clinton; 2 granddaughters: Mia (Lane) Setser and Anna (Gunnar) Person, both of Kansas City, MO; 1 great granddaughter Scottie Setser, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom will forever carry her love and lessons in their hearts. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister & brother-in-law Janice & David Page.

Her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering love will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Obituary submitted by the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.