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Virginia Workman Obituary

Virginia Lois Phipps Workman

October 23, 2025

NORTON, VA - Virginia Lois Phipps Workman, 85, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Virginia devoted her life to Christ and her family.

Virginia is predeceased in death by her beloved husband, Lee Roy "Papaw" Workman; daughter, Deborah Bolling; son, Michael Workman; and beloved and dearly missed grandson, Blake Young.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Workman Young; her grandson, Derek Fisher and wife Sydnie; and cherished great-grandson, Hudson Blake Fisher.

She was blessed to have close friends and family, but a special thank you to Willie and Michelle Lucas.

All services were private. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family at Sturgill Funeral Home P.O. Box 1068 Wise, VA 24293. Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family.

Sturgill Funeral Home 1621 Norton Road SW Wise, VA 24293 is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2025.

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