Virginia Lee Trogdon, 88, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020, at William Newton Hospital.

Born February 14, 1932, on a farm north of Cambridge, Virginia was the daughter of Everett L. and E. Pauline (Curfman) Howe. She was raised and received her education in the Cambridge area. She attended the first three years of school at Box Rural School and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1949. Virginia then attended Kansas College and Business Colleges in Wichita, Kansas.

She was married to Robert L. Wadleigh on January 31, 1952. The couple had three children and later divorced. Virginia worked as a secretary at Southwestern College for about two years before having children. She then began her career at the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center where she started in volunteer services working her way up through secretarial positions and finally, the Secretary to the Superintendent. She had 33 years of service before retiring in 1994.

She was united in marriage to Glen R. Trogdon on April 17, 1981. They lived in Grenola, KS until April 2019. She was a member of Cambridge Presbyterian Church and an associate member of the Grenola United Methodist Church. Virginia served in many capacities of both churches. She loved to be busy and on the go! Virginia served on the Grenola Cemetery board and participated in the Methodist Womens group. She spent many hours studying her Bible. Cooking was her all-time favorite thing to do and she was famous for her cookies which which could be found at many community events and well stocked in the freezer. Her cooking skills served her well during the family gatherings that she loved so much. She was a skilled seamstess, sewing for her children and others for years, plus sewing blankets and other items for grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Favorite music included hymns and southern gospel such as the Bill Gaither Vocal Band. Virginia was dearly loved by all who knew her.

Her family includes her husband Glen of Winfield; her sons, Brent (Sara) Wadleigh of Arkansas City; Greg (Tammy) Wadleigh of Arkansas City; her daughter Paula (Steve) Hansen of El Dorado; her sister Judy Rakestraw and husband, LeRoy of Winfield; her grandchildren, Robert (Nonette) Wadleigh, Mary (Dan) Chapman, Virginia "Ginny" Wadleigh, Amy (Curtis) Jewett, Andy (Stephanie) Wadleigh, Joe (Courtney) Nitschke, Abi Hansen, Rose Hansen, Adam Hansen, Steven Moberg, Lisa Powers; her great grandchildren, Robert Jr. "Toby", Landen, Layne, Anthony "Tony", Lucas, Allyson, Waylon, Kinsley, Kami, Morgan, and Bobby; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by a sister Esta Lee Brunton.

Memorial services will be held at Miles Funeral Service on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 10:00 A.M.  Private burial will take place at Cambridge Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials have been established in Virginia's name for the Cambridge Presbyterian Church and the Grenola United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

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