Virginia May Kleiner

Virginia “May” Kleiner passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9th at the age of 92.

She was born May 1, 1933 in Washington, DC to Albert and Virginia Rosenbaum. When she was eight years old, the family moved to McLean, VA. She graduated from Falls Church High School and attended Radford University for 2 years.

She worked for the Department of Treasury from 1952 to 1956. She married Henry E. Kleiner (“Curley”) on July 3, 1954 where they settled in Vienna, Va. May continued living in Vienna until her death. They were married for 53 years before his death in 2008. They enjoyed entertaining and traveling with friends and family. They built a second home in Williamsburg, VA in 1992 and enjoyed spending time with their new friends and community.

After the birth of their two daughters, May was an active volunteer in their schools by being Room Mother, PTA member and attending field trips.

She has been a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in McLean, VA since she was eight years old. As a child, she was a member of the choir. As an adult, May was a volunteer for St John’s annual Antique Show, participated in the making of the Alter Rug which was hand sewn by numerous members which took over a year to complete and was a member of the Alter Guild.

May is survived by her two daughters, Kendra McKee and Lisa Kleiner. Her grandson, Tyler McKee (Mayra) and her two great granddaughters, Olivia Elizabeth and Elena Rose McKee. She is also survived by her two sisters, Gracy Martin (Don) and Mary Ann Shults and her two brothers Albert (Mary Jane) and Jack Rosenbaum (Annie). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

May is preceded in death by her husband Henry Kleiner, her sister Patsy Jones, her son-in-law Robert McKee and her parents Albert and Virginia Rosenbaum.

May will be remembered for her sense of humor, her fierce loyalty and her devotion to her family.