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Virginia Drennan Obituary
Redding, CA
Virginia held many people close to her heart.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 3:30 at First United Methodist Church, 1825 East Street in Redding, California. A reception will follow.
The family gives everyone who cared for Virginia their greatest gratitude.
Please see Virginia's full online obituary and sign the guestbook at http://obits.redding.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Drennan
Jonni and Bob Clouse
January 2, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences to her whole family. We have many fond theater memories of her as a fellow actor or working with her in some other capacity at the theater, or watching her perform. She was much loved by audiences and also by her fellow thespians. She was a generous spirited, kind and talented person. We are sorry she is gone. We're sure he will be missed by many, many people_ the two of us included.
Cindy Dellinger
December 12, 2015
I have such wonderful memories of Ginny (Mrs Drennan) growing up across the street in San Bruno. She was so warm and full of love for all of us in the neighborhood. My deepest condolences to Michael and Kathleen and compliments to the beautiful tribute to your wonderful mother!
Jim Henning
December 12, 2015
Truly a great lady and friend. I won't forget our wonderful times On Golden Pond
Richartd Kornfield
December 11, 2015
Virginia remains in my memory a truly giving and caring lady. We met in high school, and we always reminisced about our times in Oakland. I send tearful Alohas to her, and thanks to her wonderful family for letting Riverfront Playhouse theater-goers know and love Virginia.
Larry Chapter
December 10, 2015
High school is fond memories of the Drennan house. Hours spent shooting pool, playing table tennis and a warm family with Mrs. Drennan (as I always knew her) at the center. Thinking of you Mike, Kathleen, Rick and Mr. Drennan-We will all miss her.
Larry & Marta
Barbara Robidoux
December 9, 2015
Oh Virginia. What a lovely friend you were-----and not just a friend, but a lovely coworker, a babysitter extraordinaire, and a beautiful person altogether. You will be so missed. Kathleen and family thank you for the gift of Virginia. All my love to you in this time of sorrow.
Bob Koroluck
December 8, 2015
Truly, a "Grande Dame" of local theater. Virginia will be missed but remembered fondly. My condolences to her family.
Elizabeth Bixler
December 8, 2015
So Sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. Always remember her kind words and thoughtfulness at The Riverfront Playhouse. Thoughts and prayers with the family.
Marla (Frost) O'Brien
December 7, 2015
Kathleen, what beautiful words you wrote about a beautiful, wonderful woman. I know Virginia from my time at the Riverfront Playhouse; she graced that stage in so many great roles, all marvelously played. I was very fortunate to have directed her in a few of her shows and often recall with great fondness some of the memorable lines she spoke in those plays! Loved her with all my heart, on and off stage. Much love and lots of hugs for your family.
Colin Peacock, Jr.
December 7, 2015
Prayers and condolences...
Pamela Carney
December 6, 2015
Very fond memories of Virginia as a member of our Riverfront Playhouse family. A wonderful actress and an incredible friend. I am grateful I had the opportunity to work with her on stage and remain friends with her for 33+ years. Thank you for your beautiful words in her obituary. Love and light to your family from ours.
December 6, 2015
Virginia was great on and off the stage.
Ken & Jennifer Levens
Linda Boyle
December 6, 2015
Kathleen and family,
I remember your mom well from the Methodist Church. I'm sorry to learn of her passing and your loss. I wanted to say your tribute and loving words in her obituary are the Kindest I think I have ever read. What a wonderful woman she was and how fortunate you were to have her in your life.
Linda Boyle
December 5, 2015
Virginia, it was my pleasure to know you during the great years in the Edgewood neighborhood. You were such a loving mother and grandmother. Our condolences to all of your family.
Wilma Geroy
December 5, 2015
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman. Love to you Kathleen and all the family.
Debbie Rutte
Kathleen Haagenson
December 5, 2015
To all friends and family of Virginia: The service is at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2015, not 3:00 as published in the obituary.
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