Viola Mowdy Obituary
As a descendent of the Choctaw Chief Mushulatubbee, Viola Bell embodied the strong Indigenous can-do spirit that stood toe-to-toe against any foe and injustice, the same spirit she distilled into her lineage. Our Mother taught us a "never-give-up" attitude and believed that love is rooted in "grace, compassion, and understanding." These are characteristics we hope you too were able to glean from our Mother, and we hope she touched your lives as much as she touched ours.
Our Mother was a loving and kind woman who worked diligently to protect those she loved. She never hesitated to assist others in need, often to her own detriment. Viola lived a well-examined life and was not found wanting. She leaves behind four somewhat behaved children, nine beautiful grandchildren (more to come), and one amazing great-grandchild (more to come).
We will miss our great matriarch dearly, and we wish her a speedy journey to join our ancestors.
There will be a Celebration of Life on June 22, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Abundant Life Apostolic Church, 2220 Muirhead Ave. NW, Olympia, WA 98502. The service will be livestreamed at abundantlifeac.com/livestream/.
Please send flowers to Abundant Life Apostolic Church by Friday, June 21, 2024. If you are moved to make a monetary donation, please send it to:
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