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Virginia L. “Ginger” Gilliam Best

Birth	:	15 Sep 1935 Hay Springs, Sheridan County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	17 Dec 2020 Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1104965, -102.8367996
Description	:	Virginia L. (Bolek) Best, 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Hemingford Community Care Center. Virginia “Ginger” was born September 15, 1935 to Arlie G. and Vernona (Irwin) Gilliam in Hay Springs, Nebraska where she grew up and attended school. She married Melvin Bolek in early 1953 and resided on the Forney Ranch for a short time. They traveled and lived in Pennsylvania while Melvin served our country in the Armed Forces, later moving to Alliance and raising their family at 508 Hudson. They are the parents of 2... Read More	Virginia L. (Bolek) Best, 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Hemingford Community Care Center. Virginia “Ginger” was born September 15, 1935 to Arlie G. and Vernona (Irwin) Gilliam in Hay Springs, Nebraska where she grew up and attended school. She married Melvin Bolek in early 1953 and resided on the Forney Ranch for a short time. They traveled and lived in Pennsylvania while Melvin served our country in the Armed Forces, later moving to Alliance and raising their family at 508 Hudson. They are the parents of 2 boys and 2 girls. During this time she worked at Don's Café. After Melvin's untimely death on December 11, 1968, Virginia was faced with raising 4 children alone and forced to learn how to drive a car and find employment. She worked for RK Nelson as an accountant for several years and later completing her career and retiring from the Guardian State Bank in the accounting department in 1986. On December 3, 1974, Virginia married Robert “Bob” Best in Rawlings, Wyoming and they resided at the home on 508 Hudson. After their retirement, they enjoyed fishing and relaxing at their vacation home at Lake McConaughy. Virginia also enjoyed making ceramics, playing cards with family, camping, fishing and reading. She is survived by her sons, Rick (Vicki) Bolek of Alliance, Mark Bolek of Westminster, CO; Daughters, Vickie Butler of Henry, NE, and Debra (Jon) DeBusk of Las Vegas, NV.; Sisters, Lois Johnson of Chadron, Rita (John) Jungck of Rawlings, WY; Step-children, David (Linda) Best of Conowingo, MD, Richard (Bonny) Best of Alliance, Ron (Robyn) Best of Sterling CO, Randy (Terri) Best of Arvada, CO, Denny (Carol) Best of Rapid City, SD and Debbie (Scott) Dagit of Cedar Fall, IA. She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Melvin, her second husband Robert “Bob”, her brother-in-law Harland Johnson and her nephew, Doug Johnson. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will follow in the Alliance Cemetery.

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Where is Virginia L. “Ginger” Gilliam Best's memorial?
Virginia L. “Ginger” Gilliam Best's memorial is located at: Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, USA.
When did Virginia L. “Ginger” Gilliam Best death?
Virginia L. “Ginger” Gilliam Best death on 17 Dec 2020 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.1104965
Longitude: -102.8367996

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Parent

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Melvin Edison Bolek

(1934 - 1968)

Robert Owen “Bob” Best

(1930 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Alliance Cemetery
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1104965, -102.8367996

2. Calvary Cemetery
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1264000, -102.8569031

3. Immanuel Lutheran Church Columbarium
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1053100, -102.8711700

4. United Methodist Church Columbarium
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1013300, -102.8710400

5. Saint Matthews Episcopal Church Columbarium
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1106300, -102.8748000

6. Saint Johns United Lutheran Church Columbarium
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1178900, -102.8794100

7. Nebraska Veterans Cemetery
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0745700, -102.8182800

8. Letan Cemetery
Letan, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0162290, -102.9367660

9. Fairview Cemetery
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2409160, -102.7879280

10. Evergreen Cemetery
Alliance, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0244000, -103.0542000

11. Antioch Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0661480, -102.5874600

12. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Hemingford, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2785520, -103.0046210

13. Nonpareil Cemetery
Hemingford, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2631149, -103.0824258

14. Pioneer-Box Butte Cemetery
Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3640700, -102.8502400

15. Hemingford Cemetery
Hemingford, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3125000, -103.0541992

16. Lakeside Cemetery
Lakeside, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0529850, -102.4274100

17. Katen Cemetery
Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4267006, -102.8908005

18. Snake Creek Cemetery
Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0889015, -103.2742004

19. Angora Cemetery
Angora, Morrill County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8577995, -103.1306000

20. Neely Flat Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4000015, -102.5958023

21. Ball Cemetery
Hemingford, Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3372300, -103.2293300

22. Saint Peters Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4975014, -102.7161026

23. Lawn Cemetery
Box Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3224630, -103.3083830

24. Ellsworth Catholic Cemetery
Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0575320, -102.2799959