Elizabeth Virginia Northcott

Elizabeth Northcott

Charlotte, North Carolina- Virginia (Ginger) Northcott passed away on August 3, 2021 at the age of 89 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House at Southminster surrounded by her family. Over the last few years her heart failure progressed but she remained sharp as a tack.
Ginger was born on December 22, 1932 in York, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Mary and John Carroll. Ginger grew up in York S.C where she attended York High School. After graduating she moved to Charlotte to attend Kings College. Ginger loved the big city of Charlotte and quickly became involved not only in her work but in many organizations. Ginger was a member of the Charlotte choral society, Friends of the Mint Museum, Myers Park Country Club, Myers Park United Methodist Church and many other groups. She truly enjoyed participating in all the parent opportunities at Charlotte Country Day School.
Ginger cherished her friendships made in her Sunday School class, “The Wesley Class”. She also enjoyed friends at the Mint Museum trips, fashion shows, Super Bowl dinners with her best friend, browsing antique shops, playing the piano and her poodles. Most of all she adored her husband and daughter.
Ginger married the love of her life in 1964, James Gresham Northcott. They built a wonderful life together in Charlotte raising their daughter. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who instilled the meaning of family.
Ginger is survived by her daughter, Melia Northcott Hunt and her husband, Dewitt Thomas Hunt and their daughter, Mary Hope Hunt all of Charlotte, NC.
Ginger is preceded in death by her husband, James Gresham Northcott, Jr., her parents, John and Mary Carroll, and her two brothers, JC Carroll and Bobby Carroll.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Levine and Dickson Hospice House at Southminster, 8919 Park Rd, Suite 1000 Charlotte, NC 28210.
Services will be held privately for the family.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.