Virginia "Polly" Bookout

Virginia "Polly" Bookout, 94, Ringgold, Georgia, was ushered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 3, 2015. She was known and loved by her family and a wide circle of friends, as a gentle, loving, and devoted Christian. Born on April 22, 1920, in Catoosa Co., GA to Janie and Walter Wiggins, and one of seven children, one living sister, Frances Young of Ringgold. Polly lived her life in the Boynton and N. Georgia Area. She married J. Noble Bookout in 1939 and he predeceased her in 1971. They had two daughters, Patricia Lewis of Chattanooga, TN and Sharon Brock (Jim) of Rocky Face, GA. Employed and retired in 1982 form the National Plant-Standard Coosa Thatcher Company of Chattanooga. Polly enjoyed the Retirement Club of SCT that kept colleagues in touch and socializing. She was a past member of the Eastern Star Chapter in Ringgold. As an active member of Ringgold First Baptist Church for the past 40 years, she served numerous roles within the Church. She was a member of the JOY choir and the Deborah/ T.E.L. Sunday School Class. Her most beloved service to the church was keeping the nursery for 20+ years. She rocked and sang to generations of children. Community and personal outreach was the heart of Polly. She was active in the beginnings of Christ Chapel, member of Senior Government, advisor to Ga. Extension Service for seniors, volunteered for community groups that cared for those who were in need of assistance. Her absence leaves a hole in the lives of friends and community that can never be fully measured. Traveling was her passion. She traveled to all fifty states and made special trips with family, friends, and tour groups at least twice or more a year. Her remark was often, "I've got my hat and I'm ready to go." Her travels enriched her and provided opportunities for her to touch many lives with her smiling, loving, compassionate spirit. Polly is survived by her two daughters and son-in-law, grandchildren: Glenn Huskey(Cynthia, Stephanie, & Ben) of Ooltewah, Debbie Chapman(Michael, Stephen, Chase, Brett) of Boynton, Shari Bruns (Hank, Gavin, Mason) of Ft. Walton Beach, Leslie Shepherd(Scott, Chandler, Lewis) of Rossville. She loved and adored her nine great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Nieces, Barbara McGuire of Goldston, NC, Susan Dietzen of Chickamauga, Jane Young of Ringgold. Nephews, Jack (Reba) Love, Gary (Suzanne) Young and Sandy Dietzen all of Ringgold. Eleven great nieces & nephews and extended family members. Polly is also survived by her special friends, Glenda (Danny) Vest, Susan (Dennis) Young and Donna Patillo. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Ringgold First Baptist Church, with Dr. Dan Whitaker officiating. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Gardens-South. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. Polly will lie in state from 10:00 am until the service at Ringgold First Baptist Church on Wednesday. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home-Wallis-Stewart Chapel.

Virginia "Polly" Bookout

January 3, 1921 - January 3, 2015