Virginia M. Harroun, age 101 of Manistee, MI, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her home.  She was born Nov. 10, 1919 in Pontiac, MI, daughter of the late Herbert & Leone (Nichols) Hagberg. She was a graduate of Pontiac Central High School with the class of 1937.   She married Frederic H. Harroun on May 1, 1942 in Fullerton, CA.  He preceded her in death on September 7, 1998.

Virginia was a member of the United Methodist Church of Manistee, taking part in small group Bible studies, teaching Sunday school and serving as school superintendent.  She was a member the United Methodist Christian Women and Carlotta Circle. She was also a member of the Association for Retarded Citizens, where she served as past-president of the organization locally and a past-president at state level.  Virginia received a 21 ^st Century Woman's Award (ATHENA award) where she was honored for being a trailblazer in leadership and faith, demonstrated by her personal and professional accomplishments and the devotion of her time and efforts to her family, her faith, and community.  Virginia enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles and also loved playing Uno card games with her grandchildren, where she was known for her sharp Uno skills.

She is survived by 3 sons, Dr. Herbert (Susan) Harroun of Crystal Falls, MI, Joseph (Elizabeth) Harroun of Pheonix, AZ and James Harroun of Manistee, MI; 1 daughter, Mary Ann (James) Madsen of Manistee, MI; grandchildren, Deborah (Hiram) Ellsworth, Cynthia (William Casagranda, David (Amy) Harroun, Nancy Harroun, Dawn (Alfred) Young , Clayton (Ann) Madsen, Courtney Madsen, Sara Madsen and Jennifer Harroun; Her great-grandchildren, Stephanie Dumond, Brittany Weirich, Ashleigh Hardy, Jesse Harroun, Rachael Harroun, Magnolia, Jazlyn, Owen and Violet Madsen; Great-great-grandchildren, Mary, Anna, D.J., Zach, Benjamen, Aiden and Dominic;  and her 1 sister-in-law, Ilene Hagberg.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Frederic III, her daughter, Nancy Jo and 3 brothers, Theodore Hagberg. Richard (Barbara) Hagberg and Raymond Hagberg.

Funeral Services will be held at Noon on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Manistee United Methodist Church with Pastor John Scott officiating.  The family will be at the church 1 hour prior to the service to receive friends.  Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery also in Manistee.

Memorials have been established for The Manistee United Methodist Church and the Association for Retarded Citizens.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the church on Saturday.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.