Virginia "Ginny" Gant Hoadley Tyte

Virginia (Ginny) Gant Hoadley Tyte passed away at the age of 96. Born in Bloomington, IN to Katherine Gentry Gant Hoadley and Albert Thomas Hoadley. Both families had a long-standing history in the Bloomington area, Katherine’s uncles created the Gentry Brothers dog and pony show and circus. Albert’s family owned several limestone business. Virginia kept their legacies alive by collecting and organizing memorabilia and giving lectures on her families’ histories. As a child, her family would travel the US, Mexico, and Canada in a camping trailer. She and her brother Tom were homeschooled and given many unique learning opportunities in their travels. As a teenager, her uncle taught her how to fly, and in 1963 she obtained her pilot’s license. Virginia graduated from University High School in Bloomington in 1945. She is an alumnus of Stephens’ College and a graduate of Indiana University School of Business 1949. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at IU and remained active with its chapter. She additionally volunteered at Bloomington hospital with the Women’s Auxiliary which ran the hospital. She started as a “pink lady” and lastly as President from 1978-1982. She was also a member of Tri Kappa organization, Daughters of the American Revolution, Boy’s Club, Girl and Boy Scouts, and the United Methodist Church. In the early 1990s, Virginia served on the Perry-Clear Creek Fire District Board of Trustees. She was married in 1949 to Donald C. Tyte, whom she met at IU. They moved to Indianapolis while Don was finishing dental school, and she worked at L.S. Ayers as a buyer. They moved back to Bloomington for Don to start his dental practice and to start their family Virginia was an incredibly intelligent, adventurous, strong, positive, and humorous woman. Her most singular focus was her family. She was a loving and supportive mother to five children. She is survived by Debra Tyte of Indianapolis, Diane Beard of Greenwood, David Tyte of Houston, Texas, and Daniel Tyte and wife Stephanie Lee of Carmel. She is also survived by grandchildren Brian Beard and wife Kassie, and Ben Beard, all of Greenwood, Douglas Tyte of Montana, Julian, Ryan, Aiden, and Avery Tyte all of Carmel; great grandchildren Bella, Sophie, and Liam Beard of Greenwood; a brother-in-law, Dale Tyte and wife Mimi of Bellavista, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her son Douglas, her son-in-law Doug Case, her husband Dr. Donald Tyte, and her brother Thomas Hoadley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, Autism Society of Indiana, or Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Allen Funeral Home 4155 S. Old St Rd 37 Bloomington. A private graveside service was held for the family at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Virginia "Ginny" Gant Hoadley Tyte

August 11, 1927 - April 20, 2024