Virginia C. Nichols, 100, of Independence, MO passed away December 2, 2009 at her home. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 7, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial to follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. She is survived by her granddaughters Sharon Cook, Becky Bryant; step-grandson Mike Nichols; step-granddaughter Patsy Petterson; five great grandchildren; five great-step-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; half-sister Mary WIlson.