Virginia G. “Ginger” (Brougher) Brown, 88, passed away peacefully on November 23rd, 2025. She was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania on July 7th, 1937, a daughter of the late Byron “Dutch” and Roberta Brougher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Ernest H. Brown, Jr., their son, Matthew, and her brother, Byron R. Brougher. She is survived by her loving family including her daughter, Karen (Darrell) Hooker, her son, Ernest “Buzz” (Mary) Brown, her sister, Nancy Brougher Davis, her sister-in-law, Lillian Brown Stout, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Virginia spent many years in Aliquippa, Grove City, and then making her home in Williamsburg, Virginia for the past thirteen years. In her younger years, she worked for People’s Natural Gas Company in Hopewell, where she met the love of her life, Ernest H. “Ernie” Brown. The two built a beautiful life together and were blessed with 61 years of marriage. She led a full and joyful life. She was an active member of card clubs, and she loved traveling with friends and family. She was creative at heart and enjoyed crafting and painting, often sharing her work with those she loved. She was a positive, uplifting person who always looked for the best in others. Faith and fellowship were central to her life. In Pennsylvania, she and Ernest were devoted members of North Branch Presbyterian Church in Monaca, and after moving to Virginia, she continued her worship at Wellspring United Methodist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia. She served as a Deacon, sang in the choir, attended community bible studies, as well as participating in Meals-on-Wheels.
Friends will be received on Saturday, November 29th, from 12 noon until the time of a service following at 4 p.m. at Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements. Interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
Virginia’s memory will forever remain in the hearts of her family and all who were blessed to share in her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ginger’s name may be made to Wellspring United Methodist Church, 4871 Longhill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188 or the Alzheimer’s Foundation.