Virginia Louise Carver Ferguson

Virginia Louise Carver Ferguson, 78, of Ceredo-Kenova, West Virginia, passed peacefully at her home on July 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, from 4-6 p.m. at First Baptist Church Kenova. A celebration of Louise’s life will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Jim Richards, Pastor David Akers, and Pastor Rodney Dishman officiating. A private burial will be held at Crescent Hill Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Louise was born in Kenova, West Virginia to James Matt and Julia Rebecca Legg Carver on December 11, 1938. She was a proud graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School—Class of 1956, and planned many reunions for her treasured friends over the years. She married her dear husband of nearly 60 years, Larry Morgan Ferguson, on October 25, 1958. Louise was a long-standing member of First Baptist Church Kenova and the Joy Sunday School class. She attended Marshall University and was an avid Thundering Herd sports fan. For over 48 years, Louise worked as a secretary for Dan Ferguson Music. Preceding Louise in death are her parents, her mother-in-law, Nora L. Ferguson, and a beloved nephew, Greg Ferguson. Aside from her husband, Louise is survived by her devoted daughter Sonja Jean Money and son-in-law Don Money; her brother Jerry S. Carver and his wife Gisela; brother-in-law John M. Ferguson and lifelong friend and sister-in-law Joyce Conley Ferguson; granddaughters Karlee Rebecca Money, Allison Conley Davis and husband, Zach, Taylor Money Dean and husband, Dustin; “her babies” Aiden, Kenleigh, and Zander Davis and Maddox, Tate, and Beckett Dean; her dear Aunt Estell “Posey” Langley; special nephews Jim Ferguson and Brad Carver, and niece Jeri Lynn Carver Webb. Pallbearers will be Kyle Fischer, Morgan Ferguson, Jim Ferguson, Dustin Dean, Zach Davis, and Brad Carver. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Gerritt Kimmey, Anna, Vicky, Sharon, and the rest of his team; the St. Mary’s 6th floor Oncology staff; Hospice of Huntington, especially Susan Smith; and faithful friends Paula Dickerson, Jean Mosser, Dan and Alice Lee Ferguson, and Kitty Carver for their constant encouragement and love throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Louise’s memory to the Greg Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Fund, Marshall University Foundation 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, 25703.