Virginia Lee Frizell, 89, passed away on Oct. 13, 2026, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend, Kan.

Virginia was born on Nov. 17, 1936, in Alva, Okla. to parents Leo Francis and Alta (Cooley) Hergenreder. She graduated from Great Bend High School and attended Emporia State University. Virginia worked as a hostess for Braniff Airlines and was able to travel the world before settling down in Larned, Kan. with Robert Frizell. Later she moved to Great Bend, Kan. to raise her boys. She was a prolific artist, gardener and collector. Virginia was involved in PEO, Desk and Derrick and was a BSA den mother. Many people got to know her through her work at Colonial Savings, Larry’s Greenhouse, Cowboy Bronco Oilfield Specialties, Shirer Well Service, KVGB and Walmart. She made friends easily and could make anyone feel welcome in her garden. Her friends enjoyed hours of conversation with cocktails and cigarettes.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Mary Francis Hergenreder and Helen (Hergenreder) McDowell; and granddaughter Marie Frizell. Virginia is survived by her sister Cindi Wood; son Neil Frizell, wife Beverly Frizell, of Great Bend, Kan.; grandchildren, Robert Frizell of Albert, Kan. and Anna Frizell of Topeka Kan.; son Eric Frizell, wife Mary Frizell of Overland Park, Kan.; grandchild Erin (Frizell) Norris, husband Michael Norris; great-grandchildren Matt, Nick, Dan and Sophia of Overland Park, Kan.; grandchild Reed Frizell, wife Keauna Frizell; great-grandchild Jay of Kansas City, Mo.

Cremation has been chosen, with services to be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels in care of Spellman-Christians Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.spellmanchristiansfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Spellman-Christians Funeral Home

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 17, 2026