Virginia Lee Friddle, age 91, born on Nov 7, 1934, in Lenapah, OK. was sent to her eternal home on Feb 27, 2026, in Onia, Arkansas. She was the beloved daughter of the late Victor and Ruby Cohen.
She approached life with a grateful heart and steady faith, finding blessings in places others might overlook. She prayed daily, trusting that God guided her steps, and she lived out those prayers with acts of kindness that spoke louder than words. Even in difficult times, Virginia held fast to the belief that the Lord walks beside His children, offering strength and comfort.
Virginia is survived by her children Buddy (Renee) Friddle, Ronnie (Lisa) Friddle and Lecia (Alan) Garrett along with 5 grandchildren Lishia (Josh) Barnes, Shane (Katie) Friddle, Lance (Emily) Friddle, Jackie (Duncan) Milby, Isaac (Micah) Small and 12 great grandchildren who adored her dearly. She also leaves behind 3 siblings, Darlene Frasher, Dolores Rose and Vickie Charleton.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents Victor and Ruby Cohen, her loving husband of 40 years, Jack Friddle, her sister Vivian Harper andher younger brother Dale Cohen.
She attended St Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt View, AR for many years until her health had declined and then she started attending the Missionary Baptist Church in Timbo AR. which was closer to her home.
Virginia believed that God reveals Himself not only in scripture, but also in the simple wonders of everyday life—the loyalty of a dog, the soft purr of a cat, the beauty of a sunrise, and the joy of sharing a homemade pie with someone who needed comfort.
Animals seemed to sense the goodness within her. Strays sought her out, frightened creatures found peace near her, and beloved pets knew her as their source of warmth and safety. She saw each one as part of God’s creation—worthy of compassion, worthy of dignity, and worthy of a place in her heart.
Her ministry of love didn’t end with animals—it extended to her kitchen, where Virginia expressed her care through the art of baking. Her beloved pies—each crust tender, each filling just right—were more than desserts. They were her way of nurturing the souls around her. Whether she was comforting someone in a moment of loss, celebrating a joyful milestone, or simply brightening a neighbor’s day, Virginia believed that a shared pie could bring people together in a way that honored God’s call to community.
Though she is now absent from the body, she is present with the Lord, and those who loved her find comfort in the promise that they will see her again in God’s eternal kingdom. In her honor, the family invites you to bake a pie, share it with someone in need of comfort, and let that simple act be a reminder of the grace she carried into the world.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM at the Mountain View Funeral Service Chapel, with a funeral service following at 2:00 PM. Brother Gary Don Fletcher will officiate the service. Interment will take place at Alco Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.
