DIANA (ROBERTS) VIERS

Diana (Roberts) Viers, age 95, of Van Buren Township, Mi., passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at Cedar Woods Assisted Living Care Center, Belleville, Mi. She was born October 31, 1926, in Pike County, Ky. Mrs. Viers was a member of the Ypsilanti Old Regular Baptist Church. She enjoyed making quilts, crocheting, baking, and gardening. She played the guitar and loved to sing! She was in the American House Choir and loved visiting Cedar Woods in her younger years to sing to the residents. She was a true caregiver who gave to others through caring for the sick, helping the poor, baking and the gift of song, to name a few. Most of all, Diana loved to fish. She could out-fish just about anyone. If she could, she would have spent every day on a boat fishing.

Mrs. Viers is survived by daughter Alison Hughes of Sterling, Va.; two sons, Jesse (Marie) Viers of Adrian, Mi., and Tony (Lynnette) Viers of South Lyon, Mi.; four grandchildren, Chipp (Suzanne) Viers, Chad (Amy) Viers, Kelly (Tom) Faro, and Jennifer (Mark) Wasilenski; 7 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Leslie Faye of Pikeville, Ky., Ginger Branham of Falls Church and Ann Trichilo of Fairfax, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Noah Viers, in 1993.

Visitation was 4-8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Service Thursday, December 30, 2021 at David C. Brown Funeral Home, 460 E. Huron River Dr., Belleville, Mi.,  48111-2764, 734/697-4500. with brother Danny Adams officiating. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family requested everyone wear a mask while indoors. Her graveside service was Monday, January 3, 2022, at 11 a.m., in the Viers Family Cemetery, Haysi with Elder Roger Coleman officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association and would be appreciated.  Diana had lung cancer at 75 years old and recovered due to medical science. The family would appreciate donations to help save other lives.

Arrangements by Haysi Funeral Home.