Farene Bostic

Farene Hopkins Bostic 86, of Salem, Virginia, and Sebring Florida, went to be with her Lord and Savior, November 18, 2021. Born July 19,1935, in Exeter, VA, a small mining camp located in Southwest Virginia, she was the only child of the late Roy E. and Lola Jane Banks Hopkins, she was also preceded in death by her son, Mark Alan Bostic. The family relocated to Bristol, Virginia during Farenes high school years. She was working at a bank when her friend Betty played matchmaker and introduced her to a handsome young man named Johnny Mack Bostic, the youngest of seventeen, in 1953. The couple married September 1, 1956, and had four children within five years: Leisia Bostic Cooley (Melvin), Jonathan Mack Bostic, Mark Alan Bostic (Karin), and Joel Hopkins Bostic (Christine). Early in 1960, the family relocated to Salem, Virginia, where, once the children were all in school, Farene went back to work in the banking industry. After a while, she changed professions and went to work for Roanoke County Schools, in the cafeteria. When the City of Salem formed their own school system, she stayed on as the cafeteria manager at Andrew Lewis Middle School until her retirement in 2001. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 65 years, Mack; children, Leisia, Jonathan, and Joel; grandchildren to whom she was known as Handmommy, Ginniffer Maxey, James Cooley (Jennifer), Karen Bostic, Kristopher Bostic (Duygu Dee), Kimberly Bostic, Erica Bostic, Sarah Bostic, Zach Bostic (Diana), Josh Craft, Ben Craft, and Mary Craft, 21 great grandchildren, as well as two great-great grandchildren. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Farene was as unique as her name. She never met a stranger. If you didnt know her when you got to wherever she was, youd know her when you left, and shed know all about you! She was rare mix of honesty, hospitality, love, compassion, kindness, humor, and grace. She loved to read, do word puzzles, and play card bingo. Above all, she loved her Lord Jesus, adored her husband, and cherished her family. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, with Pastor Brian Gordon officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Roanoke. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the funeral home. The service for Farene will be broadcast live for anyone who is unable to attend. You may view the service by visiting her page at www.johnmoakey.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to Riverside Evangelical Methodist Church, 1923 Lucas St, Salem, Virginia 24153, or to a charity of your choice. Service Details. Visitation When Sunday, November 28th, 2021 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Funeral Service When Monday, November 29th, 2021 11:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Monday, November 29th, 2021 Location Cedar Lawn Memorial Park Address 5070 Cove Road NW Roanoke, Virginia 24017