Gina Zehmer, 60, of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 25, 2017. She was born in Columbus, Ohio and was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Violet Pandolfo, and her sister, Frances Pandolfo Little.
Gina is survived by her husband, Thomas G. Zehmer; his children, Christy R. Morrissey (and her husband, Chris) and Greg P. Zehmer (and his wife, Aoy); Gina’s sisters, Sharon Kauffman (and her husband, Richard), Josephine Watt (and Brent Hoy), and Dalene Hall; and Gina’s grandson, Noah A. Adkins. Gina also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Gina grew up in Westerville, Ohio where she attended Westerville High School. She was an avid fan of The Ohio State University Buckeyes.
Gina began a successful career in Hotel Management in Columbus, Ohio and continued her career in Boca Raton, Florida where she met her husband of 27 years. Together they moved to Dallas, Texas where she continued her career in catering and marketing.
Gina and Tom moved to Blacksburg, Virginia in 2010, and she became the Office Manager of Emisshield. She was a resident of the Hokie Nation where she greeted everyone with her infectious smile, contagious laugh, zest for life, and an ever-present “GO HOKIES”.
As Gina always would say, “Make it a great day!”
A Memorial Service will be held on Jan. 13, 2018 at 10:00 am at McCoy Funeral Home located at 150 Country Club Drive SW, in Blacksburg. Following the service, family and friends will gather to celebrate Gina’s life in the Latham Ballroom at “The Inn at Virginia Tech”. The Inn is located at 901 Prices Fork Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Gina to the Christ Episcopal Church located at 120 Church St. NE, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
