Virginia "Jenny" Dillard

Virginia "Jenny" Marie Dillard, age 70, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her home. Jenny was born October 24, 1948 at Paola, Kansas. She was the second of three children born to Jess Alfred and Erma L. (Bigham) Bolling. She grew up in Osawatomie and graduated with the Class of 1966. She was married to Robert Wilson in 1967. They became the parents of three daughters Gina, Bobbie, and Patricia. This marriage ended in divorce. She was married to Tim Hudson in the early '80s. Together they had one son Tim, Jr. Their home was in Osawatomie. This marriage also ended in divorce. She married Paul Dillard in the late '80s and continued living in Osawatomie. Paul and Jenny raised Alisha, Chance, Jorge, and Omar. This marriage ended in divorce as well. Jenny worked at the Osawatomie State Hospital for over twenty years from 1979 to 2001 when she retired. She was a mental health technician. She took on a second job with Johnson County Mental Health which was part-time while she was also working at the Osawatomie State Hospital. The biggest joy in Jenny's life was her family and friends. She was a hard worker with a great work ethic. She also enjoyed bowling, shopping, garage saling, dancing, and singing. Some of her favorite music was Journey and REO Speedwagon. She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter Kalei Wilson. She is survived by her children Gina Wilson, Bobbie Wilson, Patricia Wilson, Tim Hudson, Alisha Dillard, Chance Wilson, Jorge Hernandez, and Omar Hernandez; her sister Jeannie Buie (Kay) of Rantoul; her brother Jesse Bolling (Jamie) of Osawatomie; grandchildren Mikie Russell, Destinie Thornton, Tony Wilson, Katie Thornton, Tanner Wilson, Sarah Thornton, Tucker Wilson, Mitch Wilson, Dane Hudson, Toby Wilson, Isaiah Inscore, and Xander Inscore; many other relatives and friends. Family and friends are encouraged to post their condolences and memories on Jenny’s Tribute Wall.