Virginia Elizabeth (Schafer) Dale

April 20, 1931 - November 24, 2020

Virginia Elizabeth (Schafer) Dale was born on April 20, 1932 in Jadwin, Missouri to Otto R. and Lela (Ragsdale) Schafer and passed away on November 24, 2020 in Rolla, Missouri at the age of eighty-eight years. Virginia was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Dale on August 6, 1955 and together they shared fifty-five years of marriage before his passing on November 12, 2010. Virginia and Bob were blessed with two daughters, Mary and Nancy. Virginia was a dedicated teacher for thirty-two years; she started her teaching career in a one-room rural school, taught in Bunker for one year and then finished her career in Salem, retiring from Salem R-80 in 1986. Virginia was a gifted teacher and will be remembered as an educator who cared deeply about her students and changed many lives for the better. Virginia was a devoted Christian and long-time member of Salem First Baptist Church. Virginia enjoyed serving the Lord and taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years. Family was most important to her and she deeply cherished family gatherings and treasured spending time with her loved ones. Virginia is survived by her daughters: Mary Mueller and husband Gary of Rolla, MO and Nancy Norden and husband Mark of Abingdon, VA; granddaughter: Stephanie Hendricks and husband Shawn of Hendersonville, TN; great-granddaughter: Laura Hendricks of Hendersonville, TN; sister: Faye Drown; sisters-in-law: Laura Williams and Elva Schafer; and a large extended family. Preceding her in death, husband: Robert Dale; parents: Otto and Lela Schafer; and brother: Robert Schafer. Virginia was a sweet, kind, compassionate woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Private Graveside Services for Virginia Elizabeth (Schafer) Dale were held Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri.