Virginia Kerr June 18, 1926 - November 16, 2022 Virginia Kerr (nee Wood) passed away peacefully in her Brandon, Florida home on November 16th. She was born and raised in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Francis Wood, stepmother, Mary Wood, sister and brother-in-law, Marian and Thomas Dinning, brother, Robert Wood, and husbands Wilmer “Matt” Matson, Dr. Herbert Patton, and John Kerr. Virginia is survived by her fourchildren, Jeanne Keaton, William (Patricia) Matson, Thomas(Mary) Patton, and Marianne (Paul) Gruzlewski. In addition, she is survived by 7 granddaughters and 18 great grandchildren. Virginia earned her BA from Allegheny College and her master’s degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. She began her Distributive Education teaching career in Bradford, Pennsylvania in 1968 and retired in 1985. She was a well-loved teacher. Virginia enjoyed rooting on her Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Pitt Panthers. She was a gifted seamstress and loved to teach others her skills. In addition, she enjoyed crafting and was an avid reader. Each year she volunteered her time and knowledge to the St. Lucie County Fair where she oversaw the Women’s World pavilion. Virginia loved to dance and enjoyed all types of music and the performing arts. Her family will tell you that she was never hesitant to give her opinion or advice on most topics. Family meant everything to her. She enjoyed getting together whenever possible and sharing her stories of growing up and growing together. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held in Bradford, Pennsylvania at the United Presbyterian Church in July 2023. Details are pending.