Virginia Staggers was born February 28, 1952 in Kingstree, South Carolina to Murray and Getha Williams. Altogether, they had four girls and eight boys.

She departed her earthly body for her heavenly one on Friday February 20, 2026 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was preceded death by: her loving parents, Murray and Getha Williams, husband Elijah Staggers, siblings Bishop Murray (Nae) Williams, Dessie Williams, Barbara Alston, Marion Williams, Joesph (Junior) Williams, Deacon Charles (Bee) Williams and Yvonne (Peggy) Williams.

Virginia received her formal education in the public school system of Williamsburg County from which she graduated from Cades High School in 1970. Growing up, she attended Saint Mark AME Church and was baptized there. Shortly after graduating, Virginia moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Over the years she worked at Adam Mills, AT&T, USPS and her last position at Parker Hannifin as a Solder Instructor, where she later retired. Virginia was a member of Bethlehem Holiness Church for many years. She later joined New Directions Movement Cathedral in 2008 and restructured the Usher Board. She served with a warming smile and sincerity even during her illness. Virginia had many favorite hobbies including farm work, sew-ing, socializing, cutting her grass, taking and collecting pictures and spending time with her family and her dog, Girlie.

She is survived by: her children, Monica Lassiter (Bennie), Marteasha Cheek, Antionio Smith (Stephanie), Shalonda France (Michael); step-children, Cedric Staggers (Lasalle), Brian Staggers, Denise Fredrick (Rex), Ashia Williams; grandchildren, Brandon Lassiter (Jesenia), Jasmine Lassiter (Tyrus), Denver Smith, Zhion Sledd, Kaleal Smith, Jamier Smith,, Rilyn Simm, Chelzie Cheeks, Taylor Cheeks, Donte Lawerence Jr, Quayson Williams, DenAisha Willims, Saniah Perry, Ahnesias Perry, Vonzaeyah Moore, Shbrika Fredick, Xavier Fredick, Olivia Fredick, Cedric Staggers; two great-grandchildren Neveah Lassiter-Lopez, and Elijah Lassiter. She is also survived by her siblings: Co-Pastor Izola (Lillie Mae) Williams, Deacon Thadis (Elder Carrie) Williams, Mattie ( Greg) Bowens, Leroy (Evangelist Sheree) Williams. Last but not least, she was the proud godmother of Kaylie and Kambree Palmer. She was additionally survived by and loved by a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, church members, co-workers, and friends alike; with an honorable mention of her dog, Girlie.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Friday, February 27, 2026 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at New Direction Movement Cathedral, 3300 Overdale Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107.

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