Chances Kyra Varson

Pound, VA. – Chances Varson, 95, passed away peacefully in her own home near Pound on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, surrounded by her four daughters; Paula Varson, Amy Varson, Stephanie Varson and Mary Cromer; her granddaughter Martha Day, and her good friend Vindetta Flemming. Loved ones who could not be present at her passing include her granddaughter Sarah Lynch, her grandson Julian Chant Cromer, great-grand daughter Elizabeth Lynch (Ellie), life-long friend Carole Jackson Neuenhoff of Caldwell, TX and friend since 1957, Margo Linback of San Diego, CA. All who loved Chances will truly miss her and mourn her passing.

Chances was born in Clintwood, VA, and grew up in Pound. When her late husband , William Paul Varson, retired in 1973, they returned to Pound, where they built a home on Chances’s family farm, Sunnydale. Chances and Paul were a power in the Wise County Republican Party for many years. They enjoyed world-wide travel and music of all types, attending many concerts. Chances was a Christian and a member of the Pound Baptist Church, which she attended as along as her health permitted. Above all else, Chances was devoted to her family, sharing a remarkable 73 years with her beloved husband, who passed on June 3, 2023. She was known for bringing her family together for amazing meals that she prepared.

Chances was preceded in death by her husband, William Paul Varson, her parents, Lucille Kelly and Chant Branham Kelly, and her two sisters, Anna Loyce Kelly Corder and Imogene Kelly, who died in infancy.

Per Chances’ s wishes, she was to be cremated. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00pm Sunday October 25, 2026 in the family life center at the Pound First Baptist Church.

Baker Funeral Home – Pound, VA is serving the family of Chances Kelly Varson.