GINNY CHARNOCK, 83, of Tangier, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield.

Born on Tangier, August 31, 1927, she was a daughter of the late John Wes and Dora Ellen Parks Charnock.

She was the former owner and operator of The beanery Sandwich Shop for 22 years, and was manager of Charles Charnock & Son Crab House. She was a member of Swain Memorial United Methodist Church.

Ginny was a very generous person who cared deeply about others. She loved helping people, she always supported her church, and she loved music.

She is survived by her sister, Henrietta Wheatley of Tangier; a special cousin, Jean Autry of Tangier; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Crockett; and four brothers, Joe Vaughn Charnock, Grover Charnock, John Ed Charnock, and Charles "Pooge" Charnock.

Funeral services officiated by Mr. Duane Crockett and Mrs. Sandra King will be Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 2 PM at Swain Memorial United Methodist Church on Tangier where friends may call Monday evening from 7-8. Interment will be in the Charnock Family Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are requested to be sent to Swain Memorial United Methodist Church, Parsonage Fund, c/o Barbara Jean Parks, P.O. Box 281, Tangier, VA 23440.

Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. To send condolences, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com