Farris Funeral Service, Inc. - Main Street Chapel

Farris Funeral Service, Inc. - Main Street Chapel Compassionate care for families after the loss of loved ones The funeral home was opened in 1952 and has been owned by the same family for all these years.

Farris Funeral Service, Inc. – Main Street Chapel is a trusted provider in the local industry that offers over five generations of history serving the local community. This business is family owned and operated, with an unbeatable reputation built on compassion, integrity, and exceptional care. A complete range of funeral and cremation services are offered through Farris Funeral Service, Inc. – Ma

in Street Chapel. Available support can be focused on burial or cremation, as well as all additional supportive services the family desires. Some families choose cremation with memorial service, while others want to maintain tradition with a viewing, funeral, and graveside services. The funeral home staff can also assist with direct cremations in the on-site crematory if the family does not want to hold a formal gathering. Other options include life celebrations, catered receptions, and memorial ceremonies. The Farris family promises an exceptional approach to funeral planning. The focus is on providing each family with the greatest quality, care, and professionalism. Not only are the unique needs and requests of each family met, but the team works hard to exceed expectations. For example, the funeral home staff is available to assist after the time of death, offering families bereavement support and aftercare services for as long as they are needed. Other support can include military honors, Veteran services, and more. Farris Funeral Service, Inc. – Main Street Chapel has worked hard to build relationships and connections in the industry and also owns a cemetery: Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. Funeral and cremation planning services are offered throughout the local area, including Abingdon, Bristol, Glade Spring, and more. This funeral home is the only provider in the area that offers a full-service reception center to accommodate meals before or after a service as needed. Services can also be planned at an off-site venue if desired. For additional information, families can visit Farris Funeral Service, Inc. – Main Street Chapel at 427 E Main St Abingdon, VA 24210. Call anytime to schedule a consultation or to discuss preplanning options: (276) 623-2700.

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What sets a CANA-Certified Cremation Specialist apart is the training they receive to ensure everyone is treated with the same level of care, service, and compassion. CANA (Cremation Association of North America) was founded in 1913 and is the trusted authority and educator on all aspects of cremation for funeral directors and operators.

Through exposure to a curriculum based on years of research and experience, directors complete a series of lessons about cremation and family interactions, engage in an interview with instructor, and submit a Capstone Reflection paper at then end of the semester. Only funeral directors that have completed this specialized training can use the designation of Certified Cremation Specialist (CCS). All of the funeral directors at Farris Funeral Service have completed this course to go along with their years of experience in guiding and creating meaningful services for the families we are honored to serve.

In addition to this specialist training, all our licensed funeral directors are also certified crematory operators. These additional certifications along with being Washington County’s only Cremation with Confidence™ provider, have made Farris Funeral Service the trusted choice since 1918.

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Erma Jane Mowery Wampler, age 88, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2026, at Johnston M...
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Erma Jane Mowery Wampler, age 88, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2026, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 5, 1937, in Cleveland, Tenn., to the late C.L. Mowery and Macie Bostic Mowery.

Erma and her late husband, Gene, owned and operated Wampler’s Service Station on Highway 58 for nearly 40 years. Additionally, Erma worked at Russell Manufacturing for 9½ years. She was a faithful member of Antioch House of Prayer, where she was affectionately known as “Granny Erma.” Erma and Gene loved to travel and visited nearly the entire contiguous United States. They also enjoyed international travel, having cruised to Mexico and the Bahamas. Erma loved her family and friends with all her heart and lived each day to its fullest. She will truly be missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Eugene Pierce Wampler; son Randy Eugene Wampler; three siblings, Don Mowery, Betty Jo Barker, and Judy Ann Mowery; and a granddaughter, Jessica Nicole Wampler.

Erma is survived by three children: Rebecca Jane Bratton and husband, Joey, of Lebanon; Kathy Eileen Vencill and husband, Delmer, of Lebanon; and Donna Marie White and husband, Walter, of Abingdon; daughter-in-law Brenda Wampler, of Kingsland, Ga. a brother-in-law, Jeffrey Wampler and wife, Vickie, of Abingdon, whom she loved as a son; two brothers, Johnny Mowery and wife, Betty, of Abingdon, and Billy Dean Mowery of Michigan; seven grandchildren, Eugenia Proffitt, Maranda Wampler, Kimberly Rhea, Sarah Vannoy, Maggie Buckles, Erica Parsons, and Levi Buckles; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter and special friend Scott Thompson.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Antioch House of Prayer. The funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch House of Prayer, with Pastor Jason Nunley officiating. Interment will follow at Temple Hill Memorial Park, where Don Hughes, Mike Hughes, Tim Mowery, Dwayne Proffitt, Jeremy Rhea, Scott Thompson, and David Vannoy will serve as pallbearers.

Friends and family are welcome to visit the family at Kathy's residence, 218 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266.

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Erma Jane Mowery Wampler is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, Va. 24210 (276-623-2700).

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