Lerrine Virden

Lerrine May Virden was born October 7, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa to Lester and Effie Statler. She had 3 sisters and 1 brother. As a teenager, Lerrine attended Abraham Lincoln High School. She liked to dance, ice-skate and spend time with her friends. She lived on the Southside of Des Moines for the majority of her life, with the exception of a few months in Florida.

Lerrine met Norman Charles Virden (Norm) and they were married on October 8, 1954, at Indianola Heights Christian Church. Lerrine and Norman raised four daughters and one son. Their legacy continues with their eleven grandchildren, and nineteen great grandchildren.

Glad Tidings Assembly of God was Lerrine's church home, where she enjoyed worshiping Jesus with family and friends.

Lerrine's thoughts and heart were always devoted to and centered on her family. She could be counted on to attend her children's, grandchildren's and great grandchildren's dance recitals, sports events, plays, band concerts, shows or speeches. She attempted to be there and support them whenever possible. Lerrine loved Holidays and most importantly, celebrating all of them with her family. There were many, many Christmas gatherings at Norm and Lerrine's that their children and grandchildren looked forward to. These memories will always be cherished. Lerrine regularly cooked great meals for these events, which included her specialty, macaroni and cheese.

Lerrine May Virden, was called by her Heavenly Father to freedom, healing and eternal celebration September 17, 2022. She passed peacefully with family members gathered around her.

Lerrine was preceded in death by her: husband Norman Charles Virden, parents Lester and Effie Statler, sister Diane Wheeler, grandson Brian David Winsor, granddaughter Amy Lynn Madison-Polich, son-in-law Chris Fraser.

Lerrine is celebrated and remembered by her siblings: Sister Bertha Smith and family; Brother Lester Statler, his wife Glenda and family; Sister Carol Yost and her family Lerrine is celebrated and remembered by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Daughter Sherry Madison; Great grandson Zach Polich, son of Amy and Chad; Grandson Jeffery and wife Nicole and great grandchildren, Josiah or (JP), Israel, Maggie Daughter Cindy Winsor and her husband Dave; Grandson Christopher Winsor and wife Melissa and great grandchildren Noah, Logan, Natalie; Grandson Justin Winsor Daughter Kathy Hanson and her husband Craig; Granddaughter Tabitha Forrest and husband Dustin and great grandchildren Austin, Dylan, Mason, Andrew and Roselynn; Grandson Nathan Hanson and wife Claire and great grandchildren Nolan, Piper and Ryder; Grandson Nick Hanson and wife Molly and great grandchildren Hally, Riggins and Paisley Daughter Kim Fraser; Granddaughter Amber Phelps and husband Nathan and great granddaughter Juniper Son Mike Virden and his wife Micki; Granddaughters Janani and Elke Lerrine is celebrated and remembered by her many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Lerrine May Virden - Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Wife, Mom, Grandma, Grandma Great, we love you, miss you and by the promise of God, our Heavenly Father and the precious blood of Christ Jesus our Lord, we live and wait with anticipation for the day we see you again in heaven, according the faithful and true Word of God.

Family and friends, please join us as we honor the memory of Lerrine (Grandma) May Virden to celebrate her life. Our Mom loved her church, the Glad Tidings Assembly of God, located on the Southside of Des Moines. Pastor Bill and his church have always been very supportive of our family, and we would love to give back what we can. We ask you to please consider, in place of flowers, making a monetary contribution, which will be donated to Glad Tiding's Church in our Mom's name.

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