Virginia Woods Bowling, age 85 of New Hope, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 in Bardstown.

She was born April 14, 1930 in New Hope. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Bowling; one daughter, Ann Woods Bowling; her parents, John Bernard and Agnes Winfred "Winnie" Mattingly; one sister, Rita Matthews; two brothers, Stanley and Jake Woods.

She leaves behind many family members and friends who will cherish her memory including one daughter, Agnes Bowling of Bardstown; three sons, Gerry Bowling (Doris) of Georgetown, Joe Bowling (Lynn) and Paul Bowling (Susan) all of New Hope; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Ann Jones of Savannah, Georgia.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 104 Church Street, New Hope, with cremation to follow. The Rev. Ken Fortener will preside.

Visitation is 5-8 PM Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto with a prayer service at 7 PM by The Rev. Deacon Jim Cecil.

Pallbearers are grandsons, Lance Bowling, Ethan Bowling, Chris Metcalf, Silas Bedtelyon, Gary Mudd and Jamie Hagan.

Honorary Pallbearers are grandchildren, Jesta Bowling, Whitley Bowling, Renee Metcalf, Kelly Bedtelyon, Katie Bowling and Meghan Bowling.