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Mary Virginia “Jiddy” Bell Mingus

Birth	:	16 Jul 1931 Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 May 2020 Guthrie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Coon Rapids Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8778000, -94.6678009
Description	:	Mary Virginia Mingus, known by friends and family as Virginia and “Jiddy”, age 88, of Coon Rapids, IA, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 due to injuries suffered in an auto accident south of Coon Rapids. A public graveside service will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Coon Rapids Cemetery with Rev. Joyce Webb of the First United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids officiating. Casket bearers will be Virginia’s family members. Those in attendance at the cemetery are asked to abide by Covid-19 social distancing... Read More	Mary Virginia Mingus, known by friends and family as Virginia and “Jiddy”, age 88, of Coon Rapids, IA, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 due to injuries suffered in an auto accident south of Coon Rapids. A public graveside service will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Coon Rapids Cemetery with Rev. Joyce Webb of the First United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids officiating. Casket bearers will be Virginia’s family members. Those in attendance at the cemetery are asked to abide by Covid-19 social distancing guidelines. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Coon Rapids. A Celebration of Virginia’s life will be held at a later date when circumstances permit. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorials and cards to: The Family of Virginia Mingus c/o Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home, 518 Main St., Coon Rapids, Iowa 50058. Virginia was born on July 16, 1931 on her family’s farm north of Coon Rapids, IA, and was the daughter of Jake and Ruth (Rafferty) Bell. She grew up on the farm and attended school in Coon Rapids. She was active in many school activities, was honored to be homecoming queen, and graduated in 1949. She went on to attend Drake University where she earned a degree in elementary education. Virginia was married to Ronald Mingus on August 9, 1953 at the First United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids. The couple made their home in Coon Rapids where their three children, Bob, Jean and Ann, were born. In 1963, the family moved to the Iowa City area where she taught kindergarten at Clear Creek Community School. The family lived in Ames, IA from 1971 – 1984 where she was a teacher’s associate in the Ames Community School District. Ron and Virginia also lived in Colorado and New York with Ron’s job before moving permanently back to Coon Rapids in 1989. Virginia was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids and did a great deal of volunteer work in the area including many years with the “Apple Dumpling Gang”, church circle, funeral luncheon committee, and the United Methodist Women. She had a kind heart and a loving spirit who brought joy to all who knew her. Virginia is survived by her children and their families: Bob (Melinda), Jean (Art), and Ann (Bill); seven grandchildren: Shaun (Danyelle), Kate (Maxim), Marie (Randy), Sara (Justen), Jared, David, and Molly; eight great-grandchildren: Connor, Taylor, Natalie, Hunter, Nathan, Benton, Jade, and Veda; a sister, Shirley; a sister-in-law, Carol; and several nieces and nephews. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Mingus, in 2010; her parents, Jake and Ruth Bell; her in-laws, Freeman and Ruth Mingus of Coon Rapids; and a nephew, David Hachmeister.

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Mary Virginia “Jiddy” Bell Mingus's memorial is located at: Coon Rapids Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA.
When did Mary Virginia “Jiddy” Bell Mingus death?
Mary Virginia “Jiddy” Bell Mingus death on 23 May 2020 in Guthrie County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.8778000
Longitude: -94.6678009

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob Henry “Jake” Bell

(1907 - 1982)

Ruth E. Rafferty Bell

(1908 - 1993)

Spouse

Ronald Ray Mingus

(1932 - 2010)

Siblings

Shirley Mae Bell Hachmeister

(1930 - 2022)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Township Cemetery
Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8781013, -94.6389008

2. Oak Hill Cemetery
Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9053001, -94.7200012

3. Orange Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8163986, -94.6844025

4. Old Carrollton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9233017, -94.7403030

5. Willow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9067001, -94.5730972

6. Tuttles Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8130989, -94.7228012

7. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8241997, -94.5717010

8. McCurdy Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9403000, -94.7649994

9. Viola Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.8016968

10. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Dedham, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8210983

11. Dedham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8225021

12. Union Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7391450, -94.6858030

13. Seeley Township Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7318993, -94.6147003

14. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Willey, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9783363, -94.8212204

15. Dodge Center Cemetery
Bagley, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8194008, -94.4697037

16. Scranton Township Cemetery
Scranton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0306015, -94.5783005

17. Melville Township Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7439003, -94.8013992

18. Elba Cemetery
Templeton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9068985, -94.9131012

19. Greenbrier Cemetery
Cooper, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9063988, -94.4218979

20. Luccocks Grove Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7619019, -94.8653030

21. Cameron Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.9167023

22. Moffit Grove Cemetery
Yale, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7668991, -94.4539032

23. West Lawn Cemetery
Glidden, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0649986, -94.7406006

24. Dillavou Cemetery
Kendrick Township, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0802994, -94.6138992