Virginia Ann Roquet

July 3, 1928 - November 16, 2005

University Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa Visitation: Open after 10:00 A.M. with family present between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 O'clock P.M. November 18, 2005 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. November 19, 2005 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Interment: Abel Cemetery Virginia was born July 3, 1928 in Rose Hill, Iowa the daughter of Raymond Samuel and Iva Marie Wells Catcott. She was raised in the Hedrick/Fremont area. Following graduation she worked at Holt's Drug and Novelty Store in Oskaloosa. She was united in marriage to Harold Ivan Roquet, August 15th, 1946 at the Union Chapel Christian Church near Fremont. Following their marriage they established their home on the family farm, where she spent the remainder of her life raising her family and helping her husband farm. Virginia is survived by her husband, Harold, one son, Ivan (Karen) Roquet of Hedrick; a daughter, Leann (Gary) Little of Carson City, NV.; grandchildren, Matthew (Emily) Little of Davenport, Amy (Rob)Koon of McClenney, FL., Andrew (Amanda) Little and Michael Little all of Carson City, NV., Sabrina Roquet of Ottumwa, and Eric Roquet of Hedrick; two step-grandchildren, Stephanie & Stacie Little and a great-grandson, Brandon Little; a brother Bill (Alma) Catcott of Round Rock, TX.; a sister, Nancy (Dallas) Cunningham of Ottumwa, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Virginia graduated from Hedrick High School in 1945. Virginia enjoyed flowers and working in her church. She was a member of the Christian Union Church, Homemaker's Club, National, State, and Local President of the C.U.W.F., coached Bible Quizzing, taught Sunday School and also taught Vacation Bible School, played piano at her church, a member of the Hedrick Band Boosters. She loved to play the piano for her own enjoyment and also entered various Couty Fair projects with her flowers winning many ribbons. A memorial has been established in her name to Jericho Hills Camp, Lucas, Iowa.