Virginia Leigh Davidsmeyer, 90, of Jacksonville, IL, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born May 18, 1931, in Jacksonville, the daughter of James and Lenore Pearson Belzer. She is survived by three daughters and one son, Peggy (Christine Miller) Davidsmeyer of Mt. Vernon, WA, Sally Davidsmeyer Grodey (deceased husband Bruce) of Paige, TX, Luann Davidsmeyer, and Jeffrey (Teresa) Davidsmeyer, all of Jacksonville; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and J.R. Davidsmeyer of Springfield. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Peggy Zimmerman, Mary Lou Fuller, and Shirley Houghman (surviving husband Don of Greenville, SC). Virginia was a 1949 graduate of Jacksonville High School and a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. She also enjoyed being a member of Jacksonville Country Club. Virginia was a well-known local artist, studying with Howard Sidman of MacMurray College. She introduced the art style Batik to Central Illinois. She was also a longtime member of the Art Association of Jacksonville. Virginia was an avid reader and loved everyone at the Jacksonville Public Library. She was a loyal fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Yatesville Cemetery near Prentice. The family will meet friends 10-11 a.m. Tuesday prior to the service. Due to COVID-19, masks are required. Memorials are suggested to Art Association of Jacksonville or Jacksonville Public Library. Condolences may be sent at buchanancody.com. Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Tuesday, August 17, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Tuesday, August 17, 2021 11:00 AM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650