Viola Bement

Viola Bement born Viola Marston Jack Black, passed away at the age of 91 on April 27th. A native Philadelphian, recently moved to Beaumont at Bryn Mawr, she was a longtime Haverford and Rosemont resident. Attended Friends School Haverford and Agnes Irwins School (1940) She is predeceased by her husband Russell Bement Jr. and their son Russell Bement III. Survived by brother E. Newbold Black IV and niece Alexandra Black. Viola grew up skating at the Philadelphia Humane and Skating Club and later became a figure skating judge. During her life she was an active member at the Church of the Redeemer, teaching Sunday School and active in the Flower Guild. Viola was an avid collector, knitter, gardener, and grower of orchids. Her time was devoted to helping and contributing to those in need. She was longtime volunteer and Director at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, was a member and past President and Treasurer of the Society Of Little Gardens of Philadelphia, a philanthropic garden club. Viola was an active member and held leadership positions in many patriotic organizations, the National Society of Colonial Dames of America, The Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States of America, The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Society of the war of 1812. Member of the Merion Cricket Club. Viola was also a "grandmother" to many, often standing in when needed, whether briefly for a "Grandmother's Tea" at a school event or as a life long commitment to children who she knew needed a special person in their lives. Stuard Funeral Home