Viola Kiser

Viola Kiser CLEVELAND, Va. Viola Kiser, 96, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Viola was born in Russell County, Va., on Oct. 16, 1913, and lived in Cleveland the remainder of her life. She was the daughter of the late Garland and Gracie Puckett. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, Beecher Dotson and Garfield Kiser; three of her 10 children, Mildred Puckett, Shirley Bryant and Madeline Epperson; one daughter-in-law, Jean Dotson; and two sons-in-law, Harold Street and Clarence Merman. Survivors include her children, Campbell Kiser and his wife Ella, Thomas Kiser and his wife Diana, James Kiser and Carol, Fred Dotson, Gaines Dotson and his wife Opal, Betty Dotson and Ann Merman. Viola has 36 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at Owens Funeral Service Chapel with Dr. Roy Lester and Rev. Andy Sensabaugh officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, at the Kiser Family Cemetery in Cleveland. Those wishing to follow in the funeral procession are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday before the funeral service. Owens Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.