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Viola Bordeau Obituary

Viola S. Bordeau VIRGINIA BEACH - Viola S. Bordeau, 83, died at home Sunday, April 25, after a long battle with cancer. Her final days were spent surrounded by the family and friends she has touched throughout her life. Born in Johnson County, Tennessee and raised in Pennsylvania, she met her soul mate in Delaware, beginning her life as a Navy wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Bordeau; her children, Sandra, Billy, Jeanine and Barry and their spouses; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Putting family first, gatherings at their home were always filled with love, laughter and memories. She was a blessing to all who knew her, and will be missed by loved ones. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. Services will be held on Thursday in the chapel followed by a burial at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 27, 2010.

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April 29, 2010

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM.I AM NOT IN GOOD HEALTH SO I COULDN'T MAKE IT TO THE SERVICES.THE IS FROM ALL THE BRYAN FAMILY,MRS. BRYAN ON SULLIVAN BLVD. AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY.

Jobel Daugherty

April 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.

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