FORT EDWARD – Virginia Ann (Dickinson) Austin, 84, went into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Glens Falls Hospital after a long illness.
Born on March 2, 1935 in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Anna (Thompson) Dickinson.
Virginia attended Hudson Falls High School.
In 1951, she married Walter Austin.
Over the years she was a waitress in many local restaurants.
Some of Virginia’s hobbies include her love for bingo and bowling. She was a warm-hearted person who got along with everyone. She was a giving person, if she had it to give, she would. Virginia was the light of the family, fun loving and happy go lucky.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, Kenneth Dickinson, Fredrick Dickinson and Gerald Dickinson; three children, Cindy Otis, Kevin Austin and Sharon Frey.
Survivors include three children, Donald Austin of Fort Edward, Edwin Austin of Tennessee and Deborah LaCourse and her husband, Jim of Vermont; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Langer, Dorothy Morehouse and Carol Gibbs; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
As per the family’s request, all services will be private.
Donations in Virginia’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 4 Atrium Dr #100, Albany, NY 12205 or the American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207.