Violet Mears's obituary , Passed away on June 14, 2025 in Parksley, Virginia

Violet Mears

September 30, 1931 - June 14, 2025 (93 years old)

Parksley, Virginia

Violet Mears's obituary , Passed away on June 14, 2025 in Parksley, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thornton Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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Violet Mears

September 30, 1931 - June 14, 2025 (93 years old)

Parksley, Virginia

Violet Mears Obituary

We bid farewell to Violet Mears of Parksley, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 14, 2025 at the age of 93. Violet touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Violet Mears to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her spouse Otho Washington "O. W." Mears; her parents, Sidney Pruitt and Ona Dize Pruitt; and her sisters, Eva Parks, Norma Fletcher, Sue Brown, Sidney Ann Davis and Nancy Horner.

She is survived by: her son Otho L. "Lennie" Mears of Spotsylvania; her grandchildren, Lucy Beadnell (Ray) of Arlington, Katie Pendergrast (Chris) of Charlotte, NC, Ryan Goodrich (Heather) of Richmond and Adam Goodrich (Jenny) of Elkton; and her brother Brooks Pruitt (Sharon). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Baptist Church, c/o Ann Kellam, 26485 Lang Farm Road, Accomac, VA 23301.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thornton Funeral Home and Cremation Services



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