Virginia "Jinx" Riley Glasgow
September 28, 1924 ~ February 14, 2026
Born in: Rowan County, North Carolina
Resided in: Battleboro, North Carolina
BATTLEBORO – Virginia “Jinx” Riley Glasgow, age 101, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Born in Rowan County, NC on September 28, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Ida Mae Riley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry P. “H.P.” Glasgow, Jr.; her daughter, Jane Pernell and her husband, Larry; her three brothers, her three sisters; and her son in law, Mike McIntyre.
Jinx was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church. She graduated from Park View Hospital School of Nursing and was office nurse for Dr. T. B. Suiter, Jr. for many years.
Jinx is survived by her daughter, Jean McIntyre; her grandchildren, John Pernell (Jessica), Cameron McIntyre (Maelyn), Brian McIntyre (Beth), and Megan Driver (Brandon); her great-grandchildren, Madison Waladuar (Kobie), Dylan McIntyre (Holly), Taylor McIntyre, Carson McIntyre, Landon Driver, Jackson Pernell, Levi McIntyre, MacKenzie McIntyre, Chase McIntyre, Emma Driver, and a new great-granddaughter on the way, Lily Driver; her great-great granddaughter, Elouise Waladuar; her sister in law, Rhoda Riley, and many nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service to celebrate Virginia’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fowler officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jinx’s memory to Red Oak Baptist Church Building Fund, 5515 Red Oak Rd, Red Oak, NC 27868.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Services
Graveside Service: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27801
252-972-1158
Visitation: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27801
252-972-1158
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Virginia "Jinx" Riley Glasgow 's name.
Red Oak Baptist Church
4861 Church Street
Battleboro,
NC
27809
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Wow 101 years! 101 years of a wonderful, caring and giving life. Jinx is the only person that I have personally known who reached the magic century mark. Just amazing.
Jinx meant so much to my family. I remember as a little boy how very kind she was to me, always trying her best to help me overcome my shyness. My mother, Toni Suiter and she were great friends. Mother thought that Jinx “hung the moon.” She was a mentor to my sister Antoinette, helping her as she pursued a career in nursing and for decades Jinx was the office nurse for my father, Dr. Thomas B. Suiter. She was the friendly face who greeted each and every patient with warmth and caring, making everyone feel special. Going into a doctor’s office sick and scared can be very daunting but Jinx was always there, reassuring, optimistic and treating everyone with kindness and respect. My Dad often told me that Jinx made him a better doctor. She set the example of what a nurse should be.
Jinx lived a long and full life. She was loved and admired. She was loyal and such a good friend to so many.
Virginia Glasgow was a remarkable woman. It is a blessing to have known her.