Virginia Lou Horton Stull was born December 6, 1927 in the small west Texas town of Delwin to Rudoloph and Georgia Horton. She was the middle child with two older brothers, RM and Bobby Horton, and two younger sisters, Flora Jaggers and Ida Tidwell, all of whom preceded her in death.

On May 6, 1950, Virginia married Ernest Richard Stull whom she met while they were attending college. They were married for 43 years.

Virginia retired from teaching school in Irving, Texas, in 1987. She spent her retirement years enjoying several hobbies that include sewing, crocheting, knitting, genealogy and gardening. Virginia was a member of the White Oak Chapter of NSDAR.

During her retirement, Virginia volunteered at her church and with the Irving Senior Center. She also was a mall walker and walked four miles a day. She was also active in a local Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group for many years.

Virginia passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Mansfield Medical Lodge, Mansfield, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R Stull, and son-in-law, Tim Smart.

Virginia is survived by her three children, Richard Stull (Judy) Janine Smart and Ernest Stull (Leslie); five grandchildren, Jason Smart (Amber), Ginger Sorrels (Tim), Kenneth Stull (Tracy), Lily Stull and Trevor Stull (Vaish); seven great-grandchildren  and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the America Diabetes Association, America Heart Association or any charity dear to your heart.