Virginia M. Blythe, age 97, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Cassville Health Care and Rehab. Mrs. Blythe, daughter of Harrison and Besie (Owens) Spain, was born on March 6, 1921, in Butterfield. On November 21, 1942, she was united in marriage to Everett Blythe; he preceded her in death on July 7, 1987. Mrs. Blythe was a very loving and caring woman who left a lasting impression on everyone who came into her life. She was a member of Blessing Heights Worship Center in Cassville.

Survivors include four nephews, William Lansdown, Wayne Spain, Charlie Spain, and Jimmy Spain; ten nieces, Mary Mahurin, Edna Winch, Janet Musgraves, Gladys Hargis, Carlene Wierman, Cindy Hudson, Nancy Nally, Jackie Wilson Pierini, Louise Slate, and Linda Hoover; and a host of other extended family members and friends who all loved her dearly.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, in Butterfield, with Pastor Karty Burbridge officiating.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.