In Remembrance Of
Gini Boswell
Virginia “Gini” Boswell, 83, of Lubbock, TX passed away, May 19, 2023.Gini was born August 5, 1939 to Woodrow Decker and Virginia Ellen (Todd) Decker in St. Joseph, MO. She spent her childhood near Edgerton, MO and attended East Buchanan High School.
Gini married Buddie Boswell, also from the Edgerton area, on October 27, 1956 and moved to Columbus, GA where Buddie was stationed with the US Army. After the birth of their first child, SuLin, they moved back to Edgerton where they raised their family of four.
Gini co-founded and operated The Union Mill Opry Country Music Show. She and Buddie worked side by side to entertain thousands of country music fans over many decades of the show’s operation. Gini not only sang harmony, greeted customers, cooked food for entertainers and patron concessions, maintained stage apparel, and sold show merchandise, but she performed secretarial duties as well. She typed mailing lists and brochures, answered phones, prepared promotional packages, and became the opry photographer all the while raising her children and grandchildren on and off the stage.
Virginia was a member of the Edgerton United Methodist Church and held the position as the church pianist for 30 years. As the music director for Vacation Bible School many of those years, she impacted countless young people in the community.
Gini was preceded in death by her parents, sister (Paulette), brother (Woodie), son (Randy), and her husband (Buddie), who passed away on Sept. 16, 2021.
Gini is survived by her daughters, SuLin Sehorn, Penni (Todd) Thompson, Kandi (Terry) Stephens; twelve grandchildren, Chasity (Kevin) Jones, Austin Sehorn, Sara Meyerkorth, Jenna (Ryan) Monreal, Emily Sisk, Hallie (Spencer) Ford, Thad Zuber, Theron Zuber, Hunnie Zuber-Stephens, Tara Steward, Regan McCurdy, and Zachary Boswell ; several great-grandchildren; half-sisters, Debbie Klein and Melissa Mahloch; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower, MO.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Burial: Ridgely Cemetery
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Barbara(Osburn) Smith
Dreamed of your mother recently, recalled some memories together. We started first grade together in Edgerton. Sorry for your loss. She was fondly know as “Virginia Lee” as a child.
Doug & Shelley Witt
SuLin, Penny, & Kandi,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I wasn’t a part of the Opry family for very long, but certainly have some fond memories that I’ll never forget. She and Bud always treated Shelley and I like family.
Trista Rowe
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends she was very much loved by so many.
Amy (Harris) Doepke
So sorry for your loss…..
Anita Burchit
Truly sorry for your loss. Spent some time out at the Opry. Worked at Harmers Cafe and waited on Kitty Wells got her auto graph and picture with her. Your family brought great memories for the town and many people. Thank you for entertaining us for so long you will be missed
Kevin McCormick
Prayers of peace and comfort to the family in the loss of their dear sweet mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and precious family member! Sending my love to you all!
Carol Lynn Roe Mercer
Condolences to the family. She was very beautiful and inspired all who knew her.
Patricia Anderson
Gini was such a sweet, upbeat lady. Between killer sleepovers and 4H cooking lessons, I spent many wonderful times with her. May she rest in peace.
Melissa and Craig Mahloch
Love u my sister till we meet again , give everyone that sweet giggle of yours
Michael Roady
Sorry for your loss