Mrs. Virginia Prisco

June 10, 1926 - February 14, 2020

Our dearly beloved Mother, age 93 years young, went to be with our Lord on Feb 14, 2020. Born in Robertsdale, Alabama to Dr. Amos and Sarah (Foshee) Garrett. She was a long-time resident of Summerdale, Alabama. She last resided in Laplace, Louisiana where she lived with family since 2011. She was an accomplished pianist, certified piano teacher and a voice teacher. She performed at numerous weddings, funerals, churches, Kiwanis contests, nursing homes and theatrical performances throughout her lifetime. She played organ at The First Christian Church and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Robertsdale, Alabama, and taught the children piano at St. Patrick’s Catholic School. She loved playing for their Christmas Program, and did so for many years without fail. She was a kind, humble, loving and patient woman. Everyone that knew her loved her. She inspired many and brought joy to thousands throughout her lifetime with her gifted piano playing. She had a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics and a minor in Science from Wheaton College. She also attended the Manhattan Conservatory of Music in New York where she met her late husband, Anthony J. Prisco. She was a wonderful loving mother of 6 children. She loved music, animals and had a love for helping others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Prisco, her son, Rinaldo Prisco, her parents, Dr. Amos and Sarah Garrett, and her sister, Mary Alma Dean (Milton). Survivors include her children: Dana Prisco of Robertsdale, Al, Sarah Allemand of Baton Rouge, La, Randy Prisco (Jeanette) of Laplace, La, Mary J Pitts of Milton, Fl, Arnold Prisco of Summerdale, AL. Seven grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held on Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Robertsdale, Alabama. Visitation will be held from 10 -11 a.m., and Mass from 11 a.m. – 12 noon. Burial will follow immediately after, at the Hail Memorial Cemetery, located 2 miles East on Highway 90, in Robertsdale, Alabama. A reception will be held after the burial at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Mom’s Quote: “One little candle can light up the whole world.”