Virginia Lee (Saunders) Knutson passed away 9/22/2026 in Rapid City. Virginia was born in Rapid City to Bill and Alice Sanders on 11/06/1947. She attended school in Rapid Valley and Rapid City Central High from which she graduated. She worked various jobs over the years but her favorite things to do always centered on her artistic abilities. She had it made when people would pay to come sit and do toll panting projects with her. Toll painting wizard, cross stitching ace and the latest thing diamond dot queen just to name a few titles she held. She would finish projects in a day that most would spend a month on. Someone asked her to knit a blanket for them; she called the next day for it to be picked up. Virginia is survived by her son Greg (Sara) Cole, daughter in law Mellisa Cole, grandchildren Alli (Garrett) Trupe, Riley Cole, Garrett Cole, Jessie Cole, Dylan Cole and Lindsey Cole, Great-grandchildren Carter, Koehn, Capri and Kamila, sister Sandi (Mark) Reutebuch, brother Bill (Kathy) Sanders. Virginia was preceded in death by her son Gene Cole, Mother and Father Bill and Alice Sanders. At Virgina’s request there will be no services held and her remains will be left to her family. Memorials can be donated to the Humane Society of the Black Hills or any other animal charity of your choice. Virginia loved all animals because of thier unconditional love. The family of Virginia wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff at Monument Health Hospice House for the care they provide.