Obituary for Berta Mae Bond Viars
Berta Mae Bond Viars, 89, of Pulaski, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9. Born March 14, 1930 to George and Vila Bond she was the youngest of eleven children and the last surviving member of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years Carl J. Viars and her husband of one year, Theodore Worley; along with siblings Inez McGlothlin, Anna Belle Bratton, Helen Alexander, Mamie Smith and Robert Bond, Cecil Bond, Lawrence Bond, Malin Bond, Gilmer Bond and LaHugh Bond.
She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely and enjoyed spending time with them attending various activities and was always interested in what was going on in their lives. She was a licensed minister in the Church of God and held many local revivals. Her passion was teaching her Sunday School class known as “The Little Church within the Church” at the Pulaski Church of God. She was a member of the sanctuary choir where she loved to sing for church services and participate in special cantatas and programs. She always had a song in her heart and a kind word for those around her.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mickey and Brenda Viars, Blountville, Tennessee, and Susan and Nicky Hall, Pulaski; grandchildren and spouses Crystal and Scott Rupe, Cherish and Randy Dunnigan, Christopher and Heaven Viars, Jason Viars and Chad Hall. Great-grandchildren Chandler, Cooper and Claire Dunnigan, Preston, Gavin and Ellecea Rupe, Trey and Alexia Rupe, Natalie Parker and Jase Viars; great-great granddaughter, Alayna Rupe; god-daughter, Angela Hare. Many special nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Pulaski Church of God. Funeral services will follow at 2:00pm with the Reverend Donnie Weaver and Reverend Travis Gore officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Heritage Hall – Rich Creek (Memory Unit) for the excellent care Berta received.
Flowers are appreciated and memorials can be made to Heritage Hall – Rich Creek – Resident Aid Fund, 120 Old Virginia Avenue, Rich Creek, VA, 24147.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.
August 13, 2019 @ 2:44 pm
From the family of Gladys Thompson we send our deepest sympathies. She was one very special lady. Always a gentle& kind words. Bertie will be sorely missed. God took a beautiful Angel. God bless every one
August 13, 2019 @ 3:05 pm
In all the years I knew Mrs. Viars I never saw her without a smile and a
“Well hello there honey” from her sweet gracious heart. She has always been a beautiful woman inside and out. I admired her and Mr. Carl so much for their love of church family and community. Now they will be singing together again in heaven what a sweet sound.
August 13, 2019 @ 3:09 pm
Such a lovely woman of God. We were all blessed to have known her for a little while as children and youngsters at the Pulaski Church of God.
My deepest sympathies to her children and their families.
Ava (Cook) Stilwell
August 13, 2019 @ 5:53 pm
I will miss you with all my heart mama Viars. Your singing in the great choir of the heavenly host praising our GOD almighty. I love you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️.
Love you and your beautiful sweet family
Marie and Kevin Miller
August 15, 2019 @ 9:03 pm
She was one of the most Godly, sweetest ladies I ever met! Always wearing that beautiful smile…….God’s love beaming through her eyes. She’s singing and dancing on the streets of Glory this evening, family, but I’m certainly sending my hugs love, and prayers. Lord, please surround this precious family with your WONDERFUL LOVE AND PEACE through this tragic time.