Vivian Switzer

Vivian Jones Switzer, 86, of Salem, Virginia (formerly of New Castle, Virginia) transcended from this earth on April 27, 2013. She was the widow of Robert R. Switzer, and was predeceased by her father, James G. Jones, mother, Kathleen Patisel Jones, sister, Mildred Jones Switzer, and brother, Edward Jones. Sisters and brothers-in-laws Leslie and Virginia Switzer, Leonard Switzer, Cecil F. and Louise M. Switzer and Ralph Clinton Switzer. Those remaining to cherish her memory are daughter and son-in-law Wanda S. Hutchison, and Richard, of Salem, Virginia, daughter, Karen S. Wilson of Buchanan, Virginia, and Billy Ray Wilson, Jr. of New Castle, Virginia. The legacy and joy of her life were her grandchildren, Kimberly and Jason Frank, Natalie Wilson, Robert Paul Wilson, Kaili and Mathew Crumpacker, and Ryan and Katie Hutchison, and her great- grandchildren, Ellen, Erik, and Ethan Frank, Caleb Hutton, and Hannah Wilson. Extended family members includes, sister, Gaynelle Jones Persinger, brothers, J. T. Jones, and Fredrick Jones – sisters-In-Law, Nolan Jones, and Wanda Jones, and her Jones and Switzer nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends that had a special bond with her. Vivian was a native of Craig County and a resident of Salem, Virginia. She retired from Craig Manufacturing in 1996, was a member of the Hebron United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher, a weekly Host for the clergy staff, youth leader, council member, United Methodist Women, and an advocate supporter of children, youth, and young adults. She helped lead the establishment and implementation for two generations of choirs, youth programs, women's programs, and Christian education during her life. Vivian was a dedicated, loyal, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, employee, and friend. Robert and Vivian's Walnut Tree Farm was always open to family, friends, neighbors, and guests. She served early brunch over the years each Sunday morning to the many Ministers of Hebron United Methodist Church, hosted youth gathering, and many events filled with music and laughter. Their home was the center of gatherings for family, friends, neighbors, and church events where music, laughter and love were in abundance. Vivian will lie in repose at Patisel Funeral Home in New Castle, Virginia. A celebration of life service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Salem, Virginia, on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. The celebration will then continue 2:00 PM at Hebron United Methodist Church in New Castle interment will follow at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery. A private family viewing will be held at Paitsel Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank Dr. Clifford Nottingham, Dr. Jeffery Todd, Dr. Karen Barnhart, and the nurses, PT, staff, and, management of the Joseph Thomas Center and Richfield Nursing Center (2 East) for the loving care and support provided to Vivian (Ms. Vivi). In lieu of flowers, the family requests for memorials to be made to the First United Methodist Church, 125 West Main Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 and/or Hebron United Methodist Church Route 2 Box 1507, New Castle, Virginia 24127.