Virginia F. Fitch, 64, of Butler passed away Monday at her home.

She was born April 26, 1947, in Glenshaw to the late Ferris F. Fitch and Genevieve Fair Fitch.

She was a Protestant.

Virginia graduated from Edinboro University with a bachelor of science degree and received a master's degree in education from Westminster College.

She worked 36 years as an art teacher at Buffalo Elementary School, kindergarten through sixth grade, in the Freeport School District.

Virginia was a member of the Mahoning Valley Civil War Round Table.

Virginia is survived by one son, Jared McClure Grafton of Natrona Heights; one sister, Mrs. Susan Thomas and her husband, John, of Connoquenessing Township; one grandson, Jeffery James McClure Grafton; one niece, Amanda G. Thomas; one nephew, Ian Thomas and his wife, Lori; one great-niece, Genevieve Thomas; and one great-nephew, Greyson Thomas.

<B>FITCH</B> — A private memorial service will be held for Virginia F. Fitch, who died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011.Arrangements are under the direction of <B>Thompson-Miller Funeral Home</B>, and online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.