Virginia (Gina) Fell, 99, passed away June 4, 2022 at her Amherst home surrounded by family. Gina was married to William (Bill) King Fell for 72 years before his passing in 2018. She is survived by their five children; William David Fell and wife Nancy of Riner, VA, Richard Douglas Fell and wife Barbara of Blacksburg, VA, Jeffrey Donald Fell of Amherst, VA, Judith Anne Fell of Salt Lake City, UT and Steven Daniel Fell and wife Nancy of Chattanooga, TN. She had 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, one of whom predeceased her. Gina enjoyed spending time with family and always looked forward to visits. "Gigi" to her grandkids and great grandkids, she was very much lovedGina was born an only child in Youngstown, Ohio to parents Joseph (Joe) and Edna A (Vaughn) Spievak. She attended Boardman High School followed by Muskingum College where she earned her teaching degree. Gina met husband Bill, also an only child, in grade school. In high school, they socialized with the same group of friends and dated casually. Following graduation, Gina taught 3rd grade. She and Bill reconnected following his WW II military service and return to Ohio State University. They later married in August of 1946. Gina taught soldiers returning from the war while Bill finished his graduate degree. Gina and Bill lived abroad in Japan and Thailand during his 30-year career with Exxon. They also traveled extensively before and after settling in Amherst, Virginia in 1976. Together, they enjoyed a busy life filled with many life-long friends and activities. Gina enjoyed a variety of interests over the years including reading, cooking, bridge, dancing, movies, flowers and bird-watching. She was very fond of dogs, roses, gladiolus, Lawrence Welk, Jeopardy and old movies on TCM. She also loved to sit on the back porch in the evening with a glass of wine. Gina especially enjoyed traveling with friends and she and Bill took numerous trips to visit Europe, Russia, Africa, India, the Caribbean, and the Amazon. They also traveled throughout the United States. She had a strong faith and was an active member of the Amherst Presbyterian Church. She and a close friend started a local book club that continued for many years and she was a substitute teacher at Amherst High School. From 1994-1996, Gina was also the President of the Amherst Women's Club. Known for her creativity and generosity, as well as her gracious and caring nature, Gina had many friends in the community. Gina was the last of the great letter-writers and never forgot a birthday. She kept a large supply of cards on hand to send to friends and family. Gina was the first to say that she lived a "wonderful life" and she will be greatly missed. Gina and her family were in the midst of planning her 100th birthday celebration when she passed