Virginia (Gini) Elaine Kellogg
October 23, 1951 - July 2, 2026
Virginia (Gini) Elaine Kellogg was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 23, 1951. She was the first child of Henrietta and Joseph Kellogg. Gini passed away in the arms of her sisters on July 2, 2026. She is survived by her three sisters (Chris Kellogg, Janet Kellogg and Karen Brofft) as well as her five nieces (Sarah Feingold, Rebecca Everette, Miriam Feingold, Raychel Hirsh and Kelly Becker), one nephew (Max Hirsh) and her stepmother and stepbrothers (Helen Kellogg, Randy Chang and Vernon Chang). Gini was preceded in death by her parents and her stepbrother (Greg Chang).
From the very beginning, Gini was a woman of depth. Her intelligence, charisma, curiosity and antics are legendary among her family and friends. After graduating from Frank B. Kellogg High School, Gini set her sights high. Her passion for learning took her first to Denver University, then to CU Boulder, and finally to Emory Law School, where she earned her law degree in 1986. Gini built a remarkable career as a real estate attorney and specifically practiced contract law. She was passionate about her work, and she carried herself with confidence and professionalism. Throughout her career she negotiated major land contracts while supporting multiple real estate developers and communities. Gini maintained an approach to law that ensured the competing interests of corporations and communities were fully supported.
Those who knew Gini described her as articulate, witty, and thoughtful. She was someone who expressed herself fully and expected the same respect in return. Gini loved meaningful conversations, where ideas and experiences could be shared honestly. Whether she was chatting over coffee, volunteering or doing pro bono work, Gini enjoyed engaging with others in meaningful experiences. She was discerning and this was evident in her impeccable fashion, sense of interior design, preferences for food, wine and travel experiences. Gini found happiness in cooking, gardening, reading, writing, painting, and entertaining. Whether a small dinner party or a holiday celebration, Gini was always the first to offer to host and cook a gourmet meal. Her home was often the place where family gathered to enjoy good food, good music, lively conversation and her favorite party game, charades. Gini also enjoyed her quiet life at home reading a book or watching a movie with her cats nearby.
Gini often looked back fondly on moments that shaped her life. Big experiences such as the thrill of earning her law degree, the pride in a successful career, and the adventures that took her to places like Hawaii, San Francisco and Europe, were among her top memories. However, Gini also adored the small moments of conversation, laughter, dancing, games and just being silly. Gini was a force of nature her entire life and will be missed by so many who were so impacted by her presence in their lives.