Memorial services for Virginia Tinsley, 97, of Bernice, LA , will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Bernice, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Rev. Charles Malone will officiate. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 12:00 PM at the church.Virginia was a life time member of First Baptist Church in Bernice. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Tinsley, Sr. and a son, David Tinsley. Left to cherish her memory are a son, James Tinsley, Jr. (Mary Ann); 3 grandchildren: Britton Farris, Jerrod Tinsley, and Justin Tinsley; 5 great grandchildren: Parker Farris, Liam Tinsley, Bailey Tinsley, Evelyn Tinsley, and Jase Tinsley; and close family friend, Gina Holdman.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the LA Baptist Children Home, 7200 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com .