Virginia Beth Andreo

Virginia Beth Andreo, 80, of Augusta, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Born in Wichita, Kansas on January 11, 1945, she was the daughter of Elsworth Orville Brown of Wichita and Dorothea Katheryn Brown of Nickerson, Kansas. Virginia was baptized at the Methodist Church in Belle Plaine, Kansas and graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1962. She furthered her education at Wichita Business College.
On December 27, 1980, Virginia married Jorge Oscar Andreo in Wichita, Kansas, and together they built a life filled with love, adventure, and travel. Although Virginia had a deep passion for exploring new places, she was initially afraid to fly. However, her adventurous husband, Jorge, encouraged her to overcome this fear, and with his support, she mustered the courage to fly. Together, they traveled to Germany, Hawaii, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Cabo, and many other destinations, creating cherished memories along the way.
Virginia worked for Land Tool Company in the purchasing department for five years, then devoted 25 years to Boeing, primarily in Quality Assurance. She retired from Boeing in January 2004. She also enjoyed spending time at the family lake house in Eagle Rock, Missouri, where she loved to relax with her family and friends.
A talented musician, Virginia played the organ, flute, and piccolo. She was also an avid card player and enjoyed socializing with friends. In addition to her love of travel, Virginia had a passion for gambling and embraced every opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest.
Virginia is survived by her daughters: Kimberlie Ann Cody (Mark) of Augusta, Kansas; Jami Elizabeth Dakin (Jeff) of Emporia, Kansas; Nicolle Danielle Jay (Scott) of Augusta, Kansas; Mariella Andreo (Robert Erskine) of Broomfield, Colorado; Michelle Wright of Longmont, Colorado; grandkids, Christopher Cody (Veronica), Tanner Cody (Laiken), Jared Dakin (Brittany), Bryce Dakin (Kenzie), Breck Dakin-Lair (Garick), Dylan Samuels (Marissa), Jessica Samuels, Cooper Jay, Rylee Jay, Blake Andreo, Madison Wright, Makenna Warner (Christian), and Devon Wright; and 12 great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheri Lynn Smith; her brother, Galen; her mother, Dorothea; her father, Elsworth; and her aunt, Evelyn Belford.
Virginia will be remembered for her warmth, her adventurous spirit, and her deep love for her family. She faced her fears and never stopped embracing life to the fullest. She touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Augusta United Methodist Church, 2420 N. Ohio, Augusta, KS 67010. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. Memorial donations to Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108.