Virginia (Jean) Ann Ervin, 85, died Friday, September 1, 2017. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. A mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Arrangements are with Gent Funeral Home in Alton.