Dr. and Professor Virginia "Ginny" Ruth Anderson-Stojanovic brought wisdom, kindness, and a gentle gracefulness to everyone she encountered.  It is with deep sadness our family, friends and her colleagues mourn the passing of a great Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Professor and Friend on June 3rd of 2026. 

Ginny completed her undergraduate study at the University of Washington in Seattle where she was the recipient of a grant to study at Centro, the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies, in Rome, Italy in 1966.  She then continued to her graduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin where her academic perseverance flourished and in 1975 she was simultaneously awarded both IREX and Fulbright grants to support her research at Stobi in North Macedonia, as well as the University of Belgrade in Serbia.  She was also selected for a year of study with the American School of Classical Studies in her beloved Athens, Greece.  In 1976 she completed her doctoral dissertation, "Stobi, the Hellenistic and Roman Pottery" which was published by Princeton University Press. 

In 1989 Ginny began excavation work in Isthmia, Greece with the University of Chicago.  It was here where she began working on publishing material from the Rachi settlement near the Temple of Poseidon.  Her final manuscript entitled, "The Rachi Shrine and Settlement", will be published by The American School of Classical Studies in Athens Publication Office in Princeton, NJ later this year. 

Gilly was awarded The Drusilla Stevens Mazur Research Professorship as well as Professor Emerita status for her tenure teaching Archeology, Fine Arts, and Classical languages from 1977-2012 at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.  Upon retiring from teaching, she devoted much of her time to research, publication, and travel to archeological sites in Greece, Serbia, Macedonia and other areas.  Due to her deep love and appreciation for art history, she spent several years volunteering as a docent at the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.  

Ginny will be remembered for her intellect, kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment to teaching students, conducting archeological excavation, publishing research, and her collaborative energy among her colleagues.  Her leadership and friendship created a lasting impact on many individuals and organizations and all who had the privilege of knowing her.  

She is survived by her husband, Dragan Stojanovic, her daughter, Anna Stojanovic Gloth married to David Peter Gloth, Esq., and her grandchildren Maximus and Dragan Gloth.  May her memory be eternal.  "And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand."

The family is deeply grateful for the loving care provided by Avow Hospice in Naples, FL and welcomes donations in Ginny's memory in lieu of flowers.