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Viola Wilson Obituary

TRENTON - Viola Wilson, 89, departed this life on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Capital Health Regional Medical Center at Hopewell.
Born in Trenton and a lifelong resident, she was a graduate of Trenton Central High School and Hampton Institute in Virginia where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in home economics. She also attended Trenton State College where she majored in special education and juvenile delinquency. Viola went on to serve for two years as a recreational director in the U.S. Army Special Service Division in Nuremberg, Germany. She then became a teacher and taught in the Trenton school system for a short period. She then went to work for the New Jersey Training School for Girls, as a Supervisor of Cottage Life and Supervisor at The Skillman Training School for Boys. Viola
retired after working 32 years for the New Jersey Department of Corrections and had earned the rank of lieutenant. Viola was very active in the community and in children's programs. As a member of Union Baptist Church of Trenton, she taught Sunday School, daily vocational Bible school, and was assistant den mother for the Cub Scouts. She also served with the trustee board and as the financial secretary for The Union Baptist Church for many years. She was a member of the NAACP, Hampton Institute Alumni Association and American Correction Association.
Predeceased by her husband, Wilbert Wilson, and her parents, Alfred and Indiana Victor, she is survived by her son, Walter Hosey, Sr. (Deborah) of Trenton; two grandchildren, Walter, Jr. of Oaxaca, Mexico and Devon Hosey of Washington, D.C.; her cousin, Marie Redd of Trenton; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church, 301 Pennington Ave. Pastor Simeon D. Spencer, officiating. Visitation from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. Interment will be at Ewing Cemetery, Ewing Township. Arrangements are by Anderson Funeral Service, Trenton.

Published by The Trentonian from Oct. 27 to Oct. 31, 2012.

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Walter and Debbie please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry to here about your mom. Colleen McCullough

November 4, 2012

To the family of the late Viola Wilson:
We served on the BOT @ UBC in the 80's. Viola was analytical and christian purpose driven. It was a delight to have served with her in being stewards to that which God had granted.
May God bless, keep and continue to strengthen you during the time of your bereavement.
Sorrowfully submitted,

Morris (Sara) Kimble

November 3, 2012

So sad, may all the wonderful memories Viola left behind bring the family and friends comfort during this difficult time. And may the peace of our heavenly father through prayer safeguard your hearts and thinking to help you cope without her, now and in the days that lay ahead. Rely on the strength only the creator can give. -Phil 4:6,7,13

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November 3, 2012

Dawn Luke

October 30, 2012

May God bless and keep you during this most difficult time. The Jones family extends its deepest sympathy and prayers.

Paul Jones

October 29, 2012

To Hosey, Marie and Family. I was sorry to learn of the passing of Viola. She will be missed. My prayers are with you.
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October 28, 2012

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