Virginia Nadine West

Obituaries

September 20, 2023

August 26, 1924 – September 14, 2023

Virginia Nadine West, 99, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Tulsa. “Dink” was born August 26, 1924, in Canadian to Myrtle Nellie (Jones) and John James Rhoades.

Visitation was scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2023 at Integrity Funeral Service, 410 E. Trudgeon in Henryetta.

Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2023, at Henryetta Church of Christ, 413 W. Broadway in Henryetta.

Interment followed at Hanna Cemetery under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.

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