Virginia Aleen Covington's Obituary
Virginia Aleen Covington, beloved mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on February 18, 1935, in Stigler, Oklahoma, to Leamon and Irene (Harrell) Lewis, and her life was marked by hard work, curiosity, and a deep love for her family.
Virginia began her career as the owner and operator of a travel agency, a role that perfectly suited her adventurous spirit and love of exploring new places. After closing the agency in 1982, she transitioned into higher education, serving as the Financial Aid Director at Oklahoma Junior College. She later joined Spartan School of Aeronautics, where she worked in the finance department and eventually expanded her role to include work on the flight line—an experience that reflected her willingness to embrace new challenges at every stage of life.
Outside of her professional accomplishments, Virginia found joy in traveling, gardening, and spending time with the people she loved most. Her warmth, resilience, and sense of adventure left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.
Virginia is survived by her children: Rick L. Covington; Kimberley Covington Bates and her husband, Bob; and Sheila Michele Sitzman and her husband, Steve. She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Cody Covington, Cortney Covington, Toby Sitzman and his wife Donette, Tyler Bates and his wife Jessica, Zachary Bates, and Sarah Bates; as well as great‑grandchildren Gemma Rose Covington, Brandon Sitzman, Blake Sitzman, Cooper Bates, and Boston Bates; two great‑great‑grandchildren; and several nieces and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Covington; her parents, Leamon and Irene Lewis; and several siblings.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4th, at Floral Haven. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 5th, at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel.
Virginia’s life was a testament to perseverance, curiosity, and love. Her family and friends will carry her memory with them always.
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