Virginia W. Slocum

Virginia W. Slocum, 94 of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully, November 18, 2025.  The following is an obituary written by her loving family.

Virginia “Ginger” Witcher Slocum, of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away in the presence of family November 18, 2025.  She was born June 25, 1931, in Scottsville, Kentucky. 

Ginger was preceded in death and welcomed home by her husband, Richard Slocum; parents, James Thomas Witcher and Vernie Leah (Walker) Witcher; brothers and sisters, Wilburn, Helen (Gardner), Thelma Jean (Cleghorn), & Wanda (Bennett); daughter, Vicki Diane Jaques; and son, Fredrick “Fred” Garnett. 

Ginger is loved, missed, & survived by her brother, James “Jimmy” Witcher; son, Gregory Wayne Garnett (Henretta); and grandchildren, Randy Garnett, Rodney Garnett, Ramey Garnett, and Shannon Gerndt. Mamaw-Ginger also left behind nine adoring great-grandchildren: Joshua Jaques, Devin Rose, Jordin Garnett, Stormm Garnett, Justin Garnett, Ashton Garnett, Cais Garnett, Tru Gerndt and Attica Garnett. 

Ginger had a full life born in Kentucky, having moved to Brownsburg, IN then Indianapolis in early adulthood. Before marrying into the service, Ginger worked for the Indiana State House for a number of years. In her early years of motherhood and marriage, stationed in South Africa, Ginger raised her three young children: Greg, Vicki, & Fred. Later years, Ginger turned entrepreneur, opening her own shop in Metamora, IN, where she enjoyed the closeness of family, offering years of inspiration, support, and memories to her grand and great- grandchildren. As time progressed, Mamaw-Ginger returned to Brownsburg, IN where her son, Greg, along with grand & great-grandchildren had the opportunity to love, adore, & enjoy their every moment with her. Ginger was known best for the pride she had in her children, grand, and great-grandchildren, her infectious laughter, great sense of humor, sharp wit, and love for an HONEST (no cheaters!) game of Bingo and margaritas.

In honor of Mamaw-Ginger, a private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Pittsboro, Indiana.

All are encouraged to keep Ginger's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.