Fleeman, Viola Lorraine

Viola Lorraine Fleeman, 86, of Pearisburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 24, 2007. She was born on April 3, 1920 in Giles County to parents, Emme and Maggie Link Phlegar. She was preceded in death by her loving husband and lifetime companion, Horton Fleeman; and her sisters, Hazel Meredith, Jewell Albert, Geraldine Stevers and Mildred Pack.

Viola was a very devoted housewife and mother who loved her family very much. She was the happiest when she was taking care of them. They were her life. She took pleasure in cooking and even more pleasure in watching everyone enjoy what she had prepared. She loved everyone and expressed that love very openly. She will be greatly missed by her family and everyone who knew her.

She is survived by two loving daughters who cared for her and loved her very deeply, Betty F. Lucas of Pearisburg, Va. and Sharon and husband, James (Jimbo) Martin of Ripplemead, Va.; one sister, Margaret and husband Donald Pack of Pearisburg, Va.; two grandchildren, Natalie Hope Lucas and companion, John Peoples of Pearisburg, Va. and Dena and husband Johnny Puckett of Christiansburg, Va.; one great-grandchild, Alexis Puckett; several nieces and nephews; her very special caregiver whom she loved very much, Eloise Martin; and two special neighbors, Pam and Douglas Brooks.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Givens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hewitt officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Online condolences can be forwarded to the family at www.givensfuneralhome.com.