Virginia J. Garland, age 92, of Monroe died on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Pleasant View Nursing Home. She was born on July 12, 1921 in rural Browntown, the daughter of John and Nellie ( Kundert ) Lynch. She was a 1939 graduate of Lena-Winslow High School and Madison Business College.

Virginia and Harvle H. Garland were married in 1942.

She was a secretary at St. John's UCC, and for the Monroe Arts and Activity Center, and also for the Swiss Colony. Virginia was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Monroe. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her son, Wayne (Dana) Garland of Stoughton; daughters, Ruth Harp of Monroe, Kathryn Spurgeon of NYC, and Rachel Garland of the Twin Cities. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her daughters; Judy Garland, Sally Rear, and Victoria Garland in infancy; brother, Delbert Lynch, and sister, Gertrude Ayres.

Funeral Services have been changed to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Monroe, with Pastor Matthew Spoonhour officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service, at the church. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe. Shriner Hager Gohlke funeral home is assisting the family.