Virginia Parra, a loving and warm soul, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and love on August 11, 2026, in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on March 10, 1948, in Port Arthur, Texas.
Virginia was known for her kind heart and for showing love to everyone she met. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, particularly in snuggling up with her favorite books and solving word searches. Her beloved grandchildren were the light of her life and she was affectionately known as "Buela" to them. Virginia was married to the love of her life, Ignacio Parra, for over 30 years. Her smile and kind spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her daughter, Maria Parra and son, Ubaldo Parra. Her memory will be cherished by her grandchildren, Angel Parra, Oscar Parra, and Gael Parra. Virginia also leaves behind her siblings, Louise "Black" Guidry, Margaret "Maggie" Fuentes, Belinda Gonzales, Constance "Connie" Matte, and Jose Edward Gonzales (Frankie); along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ignacio Parra; her mother, Ophelia Gonzales; her son, Jose Ignacio Parra; and her sisters, Mary "Lala" Gonzales, Camille Rocha, and Josephine Foret.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2026, at LaBrie Claybar Funeral Services in Beaumont.