Virginia Irene

Bucklew

Virginia Irene Bucklew, age 86 of Brookville, and formerly of Troy, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 17, 1940 in Dayton to the late Virgil and Sylvia (Elifritz) Jackson.

She was preceded in death by her son Kevin Bucklew, who passed away in 2007, as well as granddaughter Jessica Butt and brother Robert Jackson.

Those left to cherish Virginia’s memory include her husband of 64 years, Richard “Buck” Bucklew; daughters Pam Funderburg of Huber Heights and Carol (Jim) Fryman of Fletcher; grandchildren Rebecca Patton, Betsy Gallivan, Patrick Fryman, Caitlin Fryman, and Greg Bucklew, great-grandchildren Emily Patton, Cody Patton, Noah Patton, Parker Patton, Olivia Gallivan, Madelyn Gallivan, Alura Fryman, and Leah Bucklew; sisters Donna Shiverdecker of Brookville and Marilyn Dautremont of Brookville; brother JR (Marium) Jackson of Brookville; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Virginia loved to shop and enjoyed traveling, especially to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Cooking brought her much happiness, and she was known as a wonderful baker. Among family favorite dishes, her specialty was lemon meringue pie. Virginia will be remembered as a great gift giver with a generous heart- Christmas was her time to shine! Her kindness was reflected in a giving spirit and in the care shown to others through thoughtful gifts, good food, and devotion to her family.

A funeral service will be held 1:00PM Monday, November 16, 2026 at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy with Pastor Steve Todd with Generations Church officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00AM-1:00PM prior to the service. Interment will take place in Highland Cemetery, Covington.

Memorial donations may be given to Ohio’s Hospice of Montgomery County. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.