Virginia Saggus Aycock

Mrs. Virginia Lee Saggus Aycock, age 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington, Georgia.

She was the daughter of the late Robert Alvin and Lizzie Wilson Saggus born on July 11, 1926, in Lincolnton, Georgia. She graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1944 and carried the value of hard work and perseverance throughout her life. Virginia married Bert Lewis Aycock on December 21, 1946, and they were married for 60 years. She grew up attending Bethany United Methodist Church and after marriage she joined Pine Grove United Methodist Church where she held many positions in the church. She was a lifetime member of UMW and was Pine Grove’s oldest member where she celebrated her 100th birthday in July of this year with the members of the church. She cleaned the church for many years and did not give it up until her 97th year of life.

Even in her later years, Virginia’s zest for life was evident. She was known for her friendly nature, her love of family, and her passion for gardening, always adorning her home with fresh flowers. Her elegance was exemplified in her love for fashion, and she could be seen wearing high heels even at the age of 99.

She began her career in the textiles at the Almar in Washington, Georgia and transitioned into Oxford of Lincolnton where she inspected garments until 1985. She then went to work at FDB performing the same task until she decided to retire at around 70. After retirement, she enjoyed helping her friend and neighbor, Dovie Reed; owner of Southern Touch Catering and the Lincolnton Home Café.

Mrs. Aycock is survived by her son, Jim Aycock and wife, Frances of Lincolnton; her grandchildren, Bert Steed Aycock and wife, Jeana, Jim Lang Aycock and wife, Jenna, of Lincolnton, and Carey Anne Aycock Cushman and husband, Brandon of Thomson; her great grandchildren, Carl Branson Cushman, Lucas Steed Aycock, Jim Beck Cushman, Charles Lang Aycock, Addelyn Bert Aycock, and Millie Frances Aycock. She has many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Lewis Aycock, her brothers, John, Jack, Ray, Aytch, and Bobby Saggus and her sisters, Evelyn Saggus, Sadie Pearson, Mary Sisson, and Patricia Phillips. She was the third of ten siblings.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Steed Aycock, JL Aycock, and Brandon Cushman; great grandsons, Branson Cushman, Lucas Aycock, Jim Beck Cushman, and Lang Aycock.

The family expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Cooper House for the devoted care she received for the 22 days she was in the assisted living home. A very warm thank you to Dr. Robert J Williams for his devotion towards her and the tender care the nurses at Wills Memorial Hospital rendered to her.

In honor of Virginia’s life, donations may be made to the Cemetery Fund at Pine Grove United Methodist Church c/o Janice Gentry 3449 Pine Grove Church Road Lincolnton, Georgia 30817.

Virginia Lee Saggus Aycock’s life is a beautiful tapestry woven with love, kindness, and unwavering spirit. She left a legacy of resilience, strength, and grace that will guide her family for generations to come. Her memory will continue to inspire those who knew and loved her.

A funeral service will be held Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11 o’clock a.m. at Pine Grove United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the church until the hour of the service.

Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave., Lincolnton is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Virginia Aycock.