Lifelong resident of Beachmont, on January 9, 2022. Beloved wife of Timothy Howells. Devoted mother of Keri Berman and her husband Adam of Indiana, and step son Christopher Howells and his wife Suzanne of Ohio. Dear sister of Edward K. Vass, Jr. and his wife Pauline of Salem, Richard Vass and his wife Cathy of Groveland, Elizabeth Restiano and her late husband Larry of FL, and the late Robert Vass, and Nancy Maroney. Also survived by 4 loving grandchildren Benjamin, Conner, Dylan, and Braden as well as lifelong girlfriends whom she referred to as the Joy Luck Club. Virginia was a member of RHS Class of 69 and went on to college after graduation. She worked as substitute teacher in the Revere School System before beginning her career at United Airlines where she worked as an agent for many years. Virginia enjoyed dancing and spending time with family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Virginia’s memory to the MSPCA.