Paonia resident, Virginia Goins, died at her home Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. She was 81. A celebration of life will be held in California at a later date. Virginia Ann Valine was born in Chico, Calif., Jan. 1, 1934, to Joaquin and Edna (McKinney) Valine. She grew up and attended school in Chico. She moved to Paonia a few years ago to live with her daughter. Mrs. Goins enjoyed her children and grandchildren, embroidery, sewing, gardening, wildlife, and visiting coal mines with her daughter.
She is survived by her son, Doyle (Janice) Goins of Hollister, Calif.; her daughters, Debra (Kevin) Lee of Paonia and Sherie Justice of Oakdale, Calif.; her sister, Evelyn DeVoll of Chico, Calif.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, a brother, and a grandson.
Taylor Funeral Service is handling the arrangements. View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.

The Oakdale (Calif.) Leader
Nov. 18, 2015