Frances Irene Pickerel Viars
May 4, 1944
November 24, 2024
Frances Irene Pickerel Viars, 80, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at her home in Pulaski. She was a member of Pulaski Church of God and a retired insurance representative with American General. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Reuben and Nina Lou Pickerel; stepson, Jack Viars; brother-in-law, Doug McFall; and nephew-in-law, Bill Jones.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Jackson Odell Viars; sister, Barbara McFall; brother, Archie Pickerel (Roda); nieces, Tonya Howard, and her children, Kirsten Jones, Adi Jones and Josh Jones; nephew, Paul McFall (Holly), and his children, Connor and Reece McFall; and many other relatives and friends
The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Pulaski Church of God. Funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. with Pastor Don Jones and Pastor Shawn Burchett officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her memory to the PCPS Christmas For Kids, 202 N. Washington Ave., Pulaski, VA 24301.
The Viars family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
November 26, 2024 @ 12:46 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady with a big heart for others.
November 26, 2024 @ 12:52 pm
Barbara and Archie I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Judy Whitt.
November 27, 2024 @ 7:58 am
So sorry to hear this! Frances was a kind and generous lady. Prayers for comfort and strength in the days ahead for all of her family. She will be missed.
Barbara Lawson
November 27, 2024 @ 9:54 am
Barbara, so sorry for your loss…. I always enjoyed seeing you two together at Walmart, I know you are going to miss her …
November 27, 2024 @ 2:08 pm
Sending sincere condolences for the loss of this kind, generous friend. She loved all children and spent countless hours ensuring each of them had Christmas presents. Prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead.
With Love and Prayers,
Jacqueline Fagan
December 1, 2024 @ 12:11 pm
Barbara and Archie it sadden me to learn of Frances’ death. Please know that she was very dear to me as a friend and neighbor. I will always have fond memories of her, both of you and the entire family. I pray that your hearts will be filled with peace; your soul with comfort and your lives with abundance of fond memories.