BUCKNER — Viva L. Hargis, 101, of O’Fallon, Missouri, formerly of Buckner, passed away Wednesday Aug. 12, 2015.
Viva was born July 21, 1914, in Whittington to James and Delia (Gibbs) Lamastus.She was a member of the Buckner Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting with the ladies from church, and spending time with friends and family.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Karen Hargis of O’Fallon; three grandchildren Kathy Hamilton, Christy Meyer, and Roni Solimando (Jason); seven great-grandchildren Kyle Hamilton, Kristopher Hamilton, Nicholas Meyer, Reese Diesel, Ashton Diesel, Joey Solimando and Alyson Solimando; three great-great grandchildren William Hamilton, Colton Hamilton, and Benjamin Hamilton; and several nieces and nephews.
She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Brother Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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