Virginia May (Byrum) Dempsey

Virginia “Ginny” Dempsey, 93, of Kokomo, formerly of Niles, MI, passed away at 5:54 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, at Century Villa Health Care, Greentown, IN. She was born on November 9,1932, to the late Clifford and Estella (Plumley) Byrum. She married Frank Dempsey on September 15, 1951, who preceded her in death on May 22, 2016.

Ginny worked as a bookkeeper for the family barber supply business for 50 years. She enjoyed being busy with outdoor yard work, following the Indianapolis Colts football, IU basketball, Big 10 and NCAA tournaments. She also enjoyed time together with her siblings Darryl Byrum and Ron Byrum, his frequent phone conversations and wife June’s cookouts with Mike, Sandra and Amy’s family. Ginny looked forward to the beloved girl travel trips with Franks’ family, Barb, Carolyn, Dana, Kathy, Janet, Mary Ellen and Laurie. She had a special passion to keep looking young and loved her hairdressers.

Ginny is survived by her daughter, Donna (John) Werner of Rochester; sons, Steve Dempsey of Kokomo, and Jack Dempsey of Chicago; precious grandchildren, Sarah (Ian) Henisa of Indianapolis, Ryan (Taylor) Wittig of Swampscott of Massachusetts, Chris (Cory) Wittig of Kailua, Hawaii; very precious great-grandchildren, Ryan and Taylors’ children Neve, Dalton, and Maia Wittig, and Chris and Corys’ children Collin and Cami Wittig.

Ginny was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; parents; brothers; and daughter, Karen (Greg) Wittig.

The family would like to give thanks to the caring staff of Century Villa Health Care and crew of Guardian Angel Hospice.

In keeping with Ginny’s wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ginny’s memory to the Kokomo Rescue Mission. Shirley and Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation. Messages of condolence may be left at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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