Virginia "Sue" West

On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, Virginia "Sue" West passed away from her battle with ALS in Hayes, VA.

Sue was born February 28, 1954 to William E. Smith and Dorothy V. Smith in Mathews, VA. She married her husband, Donald Wayne West, on November 24, 1971 and together they raised their daughter, Courtney M. Ortiz.

Sue was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She loved crafts, creating stained glass art and frequenting festivals. She also loved spending time with family and rarely would she miss a family gathering.

Sue was preceded in death by her father William Edward Smith and is survived by her husband, Donald Wayne West; daughter and son-in-law, Courtney Ortiz and Juan Ortiz; three grandchildren, Leland Batts, Calliope Ortiz and Jaxx Ortiz; mother, Dorothy Smith; brother, Nelson Smith.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Jody West, ALS Association of Hampton Roads, Riverside Home Health and Riverside Hospice of Gloucester for all their support for Sue during her fight against ALS.

Visitation will be held at Andrews Funeral Home at 1:00 pm Saturday, February 22, 2020 followed immediately after by a graveside service at 2:00 pm at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery. Family and friends will be welcomed in home after the service at 7080 Powhatan Dr, Hayes, VA 23072.

Flowers and contributions to ALS Association of Hampton Roads are both welcome.