Virginia "Ginny" Dare (Matheny) Durst, 87, of Mt. Alto, WV, passed away August 25, 2025 in Ravenswood Care Center, following an extended illness.

She was born November 3, 1937 in Gay, WV a daughter of the late Mirrel Clement and Leola (Waybright) Matheny. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Wayne, Clair, Junior and Don Matheny; sisters, Catherine Winters and Freda Parsons.

She was a graduate of Ripley High School. She was a former employee of Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, WV and enjoyed traveling, square dancing, motorcycle trips, spending time with grandchildren and her Winters in Florida for 20 years.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Keith Henry Durst; daughters, Theresa "Terry" Casto and John Franz of Alderson, WV, Stacy Lynne Monk and her husband Fred of Charleston, WV; grandchildren, Christopher Durst Monk, Courtney Elizabeth Monk and Zachary Walker Casto; great-grandchildren, Addyson Nicole Monk and Layla Raine Monk.

Service will be 3 p.m. ~ Friday, August 29, 2025 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV with Pastor Mark Price officiating. Burial will follow in Blaine Memorial Cemetery, Cottageville, WV. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time-of-service Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting castofuneralhome.com.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Dementia Society of America at dementiasociety.org.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Ravenswood Care Center for the wonderful care provided to our beloved mother. We are deeply grateful for the kindness, professionalism, and dedication shown by the entire staff. The quality of care and the comfort of the facilities truly made a difference during a difficult time.