

Obituary
Obituary of Vivian Shelby Solis
Vivian West Solis, age 59, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on February 1, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Geneva West. She was preceded in death by her Brother, Alfred West Jr., a Sister, Shirley Welch, and a Granddaughter, Lexy Solis.
Vivian is survived by her husband, Lupe. Her Daughter, Reyna Solis (Al), her Sons, Damian (Chasity) and Joseph “Jabby” (Chelsea). Her Grandchildren, Shelby, Nicholai, Roxy, Riley, Nate, Izzy, Ezra and Cruz. Surviving Brothers are Nathan Villareal, Angelo (Kelly) and Gator West. Sisters, Oneva Garcia (Joe) of New Mexico, Gloria Hyatt (late Lavon) and Lavinia Hicks (David) of Cherokee. Special Cousin, who was like a sister, Frances Sequoyah.
Vivian loved her Grandchildren. Izzy was like her son. She loved traveling, reading and being involved with the youth at church.
Vivian or “Vik” as known by many, retired from the EBCI Community Health Program. She had a passion for taking care of and making sure the elders needs were met. She was a faithful member of Straight Fork Baptist Church where she was the youth group leader for many years. She had a love for our youth and enjoyed teaching them about the Lord. She had a strong faith and believed in the power of prayer. She will be greatly missed.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Straight Fork Baptist Church from 5:00pm until 12 midnight with Brother Scotty Chekelelee officiating. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 2:00pm with Brother Harley Maney officiating. Burial will be in the Wolfe Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nicholai Solis, Travis Hicks, Jeremy Hyatt, Alfred Welch, Gatlin West, Lupe Solis and Nika West. Honorary pallbearer will be Izzy Solis.
*Masks Will Be Required At The Services*
Long House Funeral Home assisted the Family with final arrangements.
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Saturday
5
February
Visitation
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Straight Fork Baptist Church
Big Cove
Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
Visitation
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Sunday
6
February
Funeral
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Straight Fork Baptist Church
Big Cove
Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
Funeral
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Long House Funeral Home
407 Wolftown Road
Cherokee, NC 29710
Phone: 828-497-1408 Fax: (828) 497-2801
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