Virginia Lee Blackburn "Ginny", age 76 of Columbus, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Dorothy Short; brothers, Earl and Harold Frederick Short. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Bob Blackburn; son, Mike (55); daughter, Pam (53); grandchildren, Ryan (32), Justin (32), Kristan (29), Casey (28), and Kylie (24); great-granddaughter, Dallas "DJ" (5 months). She is also survive by nieces, Lucinda "Cindy" (Benny) Muncy and Drenda (Tracy) Stump; sister-in-law, Betty Short-Elech; close friend Sandy Golden; along with many other great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Funeral Services will be private for the family. Interment will follow at Obetz Cemetery. Masks are required for all who attend.