Virginia Lee "Ginger" Wilson, 67, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at her home.

Ginger was born on Monday, September 30, 1946 to Thomas and Cora (Prewitt) Pfahler in Cincinnati, OH. She married Roger Wilson on Aug. 9, 1984 in Traverse City.

Her greatest joys were her grandchildren, Ray and Jamie, spending time and many memories with them, as well as spending time with her husband and children.

Ginger had been the owner and proprietor of Courtade's Trading Center on High Lake Road for many years and then was employed as a secretary, having been employed by Bill Marsh, Grand Traverse Auto and Grand Traverse Refrigeration over her working years. She always liked to hop in the car and "go" and to visit online with her many Facebook friends, especially her dear Facebook friend, Faye. Ginger really enjoyed working on photos of family and friends long before it was the thing to do and made many photo calendars for family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Roger; her children Mark Hoffmeister of Traverse City, Cindy Hoffmeister of Kalkaska; her grandchildren, Raymon Kuerth and Jamie Trommater; her brother Thomas Pfahler of Cincinnati and sister Terri Rapp of Plano, Texas. Also surviving are her loving companions, her dogs, Sandy and Emma.

Ginger will be remembered in a private family service. Memorial contributions may be directed to The Cherryland Humane Society.