Somerville, Tennessee
Fayette County - Viola Harris McFerren, 81, a civil rights activist and advocate for seniors, died of natural causes on April 22, 2013. Born October 19, 1931, the eleventh of twelve children, to Joseph T. Harris and Rose Etta Webb Harris, Viola McFerren was raised in Benton County, MS, where she...
Read MoreI am grieved to learn of the loss of a woman of grace, commitment, courage, service and love. She often shared with me from her wealth of wisdom during my formative years.
I am blessed to have known her.
Rev. Dr. Helen M. Bolden-Rogers
May 14, 2013 | Flint, MI
Remembered By
sylvia Person
May 06, 2013 | Oakland, TN
May God be with You & The entire Mcferren Family
Sylvia Person-Sain
May 06, 2013 | Oakland, VT
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Otharee Perry
May 02, 2013 | Memphis, TN
The civil rights movement has lost a great leader. She was a real pioneed. Condolences to the Harris and McFerren families. Dean Hansell
May 01, 2013
On behalf of the late Hudy & Ruby Franklin Family, I Leonard also sent my condolences to the Family. May God Forever Bless.
Leonard Franklin
April 30, 2013 | Collierville, TN
There are not many people who can claim the distinction Mrs. Viola does in our community, Leader and Servant.This denotes that she tirelessly sacraficed herself for others.To the Mcferren Family I want to thank you for sharing her with us. The family Of Maggie and Robert Horton send our condolences to yu today and we lift you in prayer in this time of transition ,sorrow, and loss.We extend our love and appreciation to you for all your service to Fayette County and ultimately The United States...
Dekater Horton
April 30, 2013 | Dallas, TX
God calls special individuals to do special works. Cousin Viola McFerren was a special lady who did her special job very well. Praise God for the life & service of Viola Mcferren. May the love of God continue to strengthen and keep the Harris & Mcferren family during this time of grief.
Love Always,
The Hayes family of Charlotte, NC
Steve, Helen, Kailyn & Maiya
Helen Boyd Hayes
April 28, 2013 | Charlotte, NC
