Viola Ayers Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

AYERS, Viola VIOLA NADDRA AYERS Viola Naddra Ayers, beloved mother and grandmother, fell asleep in the Lord on April 22, 2008. She was born December 2, 1911 in Ashtabula, Ohio. She was predeceased by her husband, George Ayers, daughter, Faye Sophy, and son, George Ayers, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Karakos; her son and daughter-in-law, Ellis and Joni Ayers; her sister, Josephine Shampine; grandchildren Michael Karakos and Jennifer Haygood, Christina and John Gagne, Alexandra and Todd King, Anne Marie and Pat Quinn, Lisa Sophy, George and Mary Sophy, Eddie Ayers, Steve Ayers, Jason and Venus Ayers, Nicole and Mark Sims; great-grandchildren, Alexander and Matthew Quinn, Brae Elise and McKinley Ayers, Ashley Ayers, and Ellis Sims; nieces Anne Owens and Laura Kaye. Other survivors include Carol Karafotias, George and Kally Karakos as well as many close friends. One of five daughters of Leo and Anna Naddra, she was a proprietor in a family business, Naddra's Grocery in Ashtabula, Ohio, for 50 years. She also worked alongside her husband George for 25 years in their Atlanta restaurant, George's. She was an active and dedicated member of St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church and a tireless worker for St. Mary's Ladies Society. An avid reader and traveler, she was also known for her flawless memory, able to recount birthdays and memorable dates of everyone she knew. She will be terribly missed by all who loved and knew her. Funeral services will be held on Saturday April 26, 2008 at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church, 2045 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA at 12 noon with The Right Reverend, Archimandrite Michael Evans officiating. Interment at Floral Hills Memory Gardens will follow the service. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 25 from 4-7 pm at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home, 2773 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, GA. A Trisiagion prayer service will be held at 6pm in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be in made in her memory to the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church Building Fund. A. S. Turner & Sons

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apr. 24, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Viola Ayers

6 Entries

Marsha Hamilton

May 19, 2008

To Family and Friends of Viola Ayers,
Several years ago, Aunt Viola kindly gave a family history interview over the phone. I recorded two long phone calls. She had a wonderful memory. Her life was filled with dedication to her work and projects, love of her family, and a history that spanned nearly a century. She was a grand lady and will be missed. May she rest in eternal peace surrounded by love and heavenly grace.

Diane Sharple Saad

May 3, 2008

Mama and Aunt Viola, along with their other precious friends are together again in eternal peace and joy. We shall NEVER forget Aunt Vi and all her qualities of love, devotion, absolute dedication to friends and family. I loved her singing voice in choir as well as her being with me & my family throughout my life. I only wish that I had known before today.
MEMORY ETERNAL! My love to you, Martha and to you Ellis always!

Terry Loumakis

May 1, 2008

Aunt Viola was a very kind and caring person. Her home was always open to everyone. She will be dearly missed.

Tony & Frances Ayoub

April 24, 2008

Viola was a dear friend. We've known her since we joined St. Elias Orthodox Church in 1969. She was the example of the hard working memebers of the church and its St. Mary's Ladies Society. She remembered the birthday of each of our five children and never failed to ask about them whenever we talked to her. One more thing: She was the best sale's woman during the St. Elias Mid-East Festival. May her memory be sternal.

Barbara K. Azar

April 24, 2008

Donald and I extend our deepest
sympathy to the family of Viola.
She was a very dear and sweet lady.
I have very fond memories of her.
Sincerely,
Barbara and Donald

Shirley McCormack

April 24, 2008

Dear family and friends of Viola,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Viola was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed by all her extended family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

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