With heartfelt sorrow and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of our beloved Virginia Lockhart, affectionately known as “Georgellia,” who departed this life on May 18, 2026, at the age of 79.
Virginia was born on March 5, 1947, and throughout her life she touched many hearts with her kindness, strength, wisdom, and loving spirit.
Virginia was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend. She was known for her caring nature, warm smile, and the love she shared so freely with her family and all who knew her. Her presence brought comfort and joy to many, and her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those she loved.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Molly Nation and Fletcher Lockhart.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories her daughters, Francoise Cornelius and Mary Cornelius; sons, Joseph Alexander, Liston Edwards, Frederick Alfred, Irvin Alfred, Simon “Kaya” Edwards, Bryan Peter Drigo.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Sharline George, Shanic Romani, Mervin Cornelius, Andell Joseph, Janic Fritz, Joel Alexander, Lincoln Alexander, Jadel Alexander, Brillian Alexander, Timothy Alexander, Elvis Alfred, Princess Alfred, Zidan Edwards and Kason Edwards.
Her great-grandchildren include Omarian Joseph, Jovanyne Frederick, Shermya Dangleben, Bryon George, Tikeyah Roberts, and Mia Samuel.
Virginia also leaves behind her loving brother, Silvester Scotland; sisters, Adrianna Frederick, Felisca Scotland, Flossie Lockhart, Euginia Patrick, and Iline Roberts.
She will be fondly remembered by her nieces: Jestina, Edith, Bertina, Nanna, Claudette, Gail, Juliet, Millis, Brenda, Rosetta, Alison, Avanel, Avril Drigo, Marie Darleen Scotland, Geraldine Scotland, Cindey Eden Scotland, Devon Scotland, and Keeylyan Scotland; nephews: Bernard, Sam, Clensie, Vincent, Don, Sherminson, Glenroy, Silves, Wilson, Francis, Stedroy, Dorian Drigo, Sherman Drigo, Sylvester Drigo, and Cressent Lockhart; cousins: Norzica, Elodia, Natalie, Joyso, Kerwo, Myona, Caroline, Delphina, Vanty, Austelle Lockhart, Johnson Drigo, Nicholas Lockhart; in-laws: Avril Alexander, Sandra Edwards, Peal Alfred, and Nazarene Alfred.
She also leaves many special friends whose lives she deeply touched, including Miss Baby, Miss King, Miss Joseph, Miss Brown, Doraphie, Evett, Tiffany, Remy, Martina, Teacher Edith, Flavia, Philbert, Judy, Daisy, Xavier, Cotto, Cheryl, Leonce, and Junia Straker.
A Funeral Service celebrating the life of Virginia “Geogellia” Lockhart will be held on Thursday, June 18, at the Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 5M Mon Bijou, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Viewing begins at 9 a.m. and service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Kingshill Cemetery.
Following the interment at the cemetery, family and friends are warmly invited to return to the Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church for a repast and a time of fellowship as we continue to honor and celebrate the life of Georgellia.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and celebrate her life and legacy.
