Frances Oliver Easter

Frances Oliver Easter, 86, passed away at her home in Charlottesville on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. She was born on October 11, 1924 in Farmville, Virginia, daughter of the late Otto M. and Bessie Mann Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth O. Hudson and Margaret O. Wilson, two brothers, Robert E. (Pete) Oliver and Thomas W. Oliver, and her son-in-law, James R. Jarman, Jr.

Frances is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Clarence V. Easter, her children: Linda E. Jarman of Atlanta, Georgia; Barry N. Easter, and his wife, Elizabeth (Beth), of White Hall; Jeffery L. Easter, and his wife, Melissa, of Charlottesville; and Gary W. Easter, and his wife, Catherine, of Charlottesville. She is also survived by her grandchildren: S. Todd Jarman, and his wife, Polly, of Phoenix, Arizona; M. Tyler Jarman, and his wife, Carla, of Madison, Georgia; Valorie E. Ford, and her husband, Davin; Vanessa L. Easter, Caleb J. Easter, Adam J. W. Easter, and his wife, Samantha; Carter N. Easter, and Taylor A. Easter, all of Charlottesville. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren: Wesley, Parker, and Emmie Jarman; Grayson and Cooper Jarman; and Aubrey and Zane Ford. Other family members include her sister, Mildred O. Robertson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

An accomplished seamstress, she was gifted in designing and creating beautiful window treatments, draperies, and bedding. She delighted in refinishing and upholstering antique furniture and generously shared her talents with others. She enjoyed interior design, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Her positive attitude and determination as she battled terminal cancer was an inspiration to all who knew her.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, February, 10, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 in the evening at Teague Funeral Home in Charlottesville and on Friday, February 11, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 in the evening at Puckett Funeral Home in Farmville, Virginia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 in the morning on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Puckett Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery in Farmville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911, or a charity of your choice.