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Obituary - Virginia Anderson Mosis
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory
Virginia Anderson Mosis

Virginia Anderson Mosis entered God's kingdom on 21 December 2024, at age 66, after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Virginia, or "Ginny" to family, was born to Louise and Bobby Joe Anderson on April 3, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia.

As a child, she was the fastest girl in the neighborhood, boys included! Brought up in 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta, she was ever present at Sunday school, church services, Wednesday evenings, youth groups and mission trips, and always in the choir with her sweet voice.

Virginia graduated from Ridgeview (Atlanta) High School and then attended Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for two years. She graduated from the University of Georgia, much to her dad's chagrin, he being a Georgia Tech alum and Distinguished Alumni awardee.

She has been a member of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID), a certification of which she has been very proud. She worked in commercial and residential projects in D.C., Baltimore, Houston, Atlanta (Georgia Tech Alumni Center) and San Antonio, as well as working with Queen Noor and King Hussein of Jordan.

Virginia met Dirk in 1983 in Washington, D.C., and they were married in 1985 at 2nd Ponce in Atlanta.

Dirk Malcolm was born in 1988, Kate in 1993, deceased; and Annie in 2002.

Virginia's giving heart and being a bright light for God was present throughout her life. In Baltimore, she served as a deacon at 2nd Presbyterian. In Sugar Land, Texas, she was a deacon at Southminster Presbyterian, and she has been an active member at First Baptist Church of Boerne as a Sunday school teacher, AWANA helper, mentor to moms, children's choir leader, with God's light shining through her to friends and staff.

Her mission trips have taken her to China and Thailand while at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church of Marietta, Georgia (1986-2001) and Uganda, Peru, Bangladesh and Siberia, Russia, while serving at First Baptist. She loved being a volunteer at Meadowland Charter School in Boerne.

Virginia was an active tennis player, a 3.0-3.5 player, on San Antonio and Boerne teams. She advanced to Nationals with her team in 2019.

She loved gardening and was a member of the Laurel Heights Garden Club.

She loved her family, visiting Atlanta for holidays and joining in their extended family reunions at Hilton Head, South Carolina, an event the family held for over 50 years.

Beyond all, Virginia's love and attention was to Dirk Malcolm and Annie, both graduates of TMI-Episcopal, where Virginia attended football, baseball, volleyball, softball games and fundraisers, and started the school newsletter, "TMI FYI". She was a leader of the Moms in Prayer for the kids. Her support was always there, always loving and guided by her faith in Jesus.

Virginia joins in heaven: her parents, Louise and Bobby Joe Anderson; and baby, Kate.

She is survived by loving family members, Dirk, Dirk Malcolm (Kaleigh), Annie Mosis; brother, Stan Anderson; and nephews, Robert and Brian; sister, Susan Still (Phil); niece, Laura Costlow (Stephen); and grand-nieces, Anna and Leah; niece, Virginia Still; niece, Caroline Daniels (Andrew); sister, Nancy Downs (Bryan); nephews, Walker (Mattie) and Luke Downs.

Virginia and her family wish to thank START San Antonio, Dr. Harrison Yoo, Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD, and her staff and Stone Oak Cancer Treatment Center; Dr. Abenaa Brewster, MD, MHS, and her staff at MD Anderson, Houston; and Summit Hospice, Kim, Minerva, Bryce, Andrea and all the women and staff of First Baptist Boerne, ever present in Jesus, always, and so many other dear friends of Virginia.

Virginia's memorial service celebrated and honored her life of faith at 2 p.m. Saturday, 28 December 2024, at First Baptist Church of Boerne.

The graveside service was in Statesboro, Georgia, on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Virginia loved flowers, but in lieu of them, please kindly consider a donation to First Baptist Church of Boerne (fbcboerne.org) or to a charity of your choice.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.

Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements.


Statesboro Herald, January 9, 2025

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Obituary - Delene Clance
Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel
Delene Clance

Delene Clance, beloved wife of Dr. William “Bill” Clance, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Born in Chatham County, Delene was the daughter of Arthur Dewey West and Dorothea Sapp West McCorkel. 

She was a 1978 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and dedicated her career to physical therapy.

In 1977, she married Bill Clance, and together, they made their home in Metter in 1980.

In 1984, they welcomed the birth of their son, Christopher. Delene was a devoted wife, mother, Mimi and friend.

She was a devoted member of Metter Methodist Church.

In her younger years, she enjoyed playing tennis, racquetball and water skiing. More recently, she found joy in painting and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dewey West; her mother and stepfather, Dorothea and Edward McCorkel; and her brothers, A.D. West and Dr. Robert L. West, Sr.

Delene is survived by her husband, Dr. William “Bill” Clance of Metter; her son, Dr. William Christopher Clance, and his wife, Martha Kathryn Clance, of Bluffton; and her cherished granddaughter, Kathryn Hogan Clance. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Cynthia Connell of Macon and Beverly Bynum of Jefferson; a nephew, Robert L. West Jr. of Panama City Beach, Florida; a niece, Jolee Hibbard of Irvine, California; her dedicated caregiver, Angela Mikell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel in Metter.

A funeral service will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Metter Methodist Church, with interment to follow at Lake Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Metter Methodist Church, P.O. Box 595, Metter, Georgia 30439.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel of Metter, is in charge of the arrangements.


Statesboro Herald, April 3, 2025

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