Virginia married Chester T. Horton of Wilmington, Mass. in 1946 in North Hollywood, California. She is survived by three children, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild and brothers Nat, Class 1941 and Dick Hillyer Class 1942. Virginia and her family lived in Somis, California for 45 years and later moved to northern California to be closer to her family.  Besides being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great - grandmother, Virginia was a very talented and accomplished artist. Her oil paintings and watercolors are cherished by family and friends. She held many one – person art shows in Southern California. She will be remembered for her strong Christian faith and her compassion for others. She was also a wonderful musician, gardener, fisherwoman, birdwatcher, craftsperson and all – around nature lover.