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1945
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VIOLA COLBERT Obituary
Viola attended J.E.J. Moore High School in Prince George County. She completed 24 years of honorable service employed at Fort Lee, VA, and at Defense General Supply Center (Bellwood).
She was baptized at an early age at Union Branch Baptist Church in Prince George, VA, which was her home church even to this day. After retirement her house was frequently visited by her siblings, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Vi was normally seen sitting on her porch, hosting her guests at the "hangout spot."
Viola was preceded in death by her daughter, Thomasina Colbert; three sisters, Evelyn Raines, Lucy Hobson, and Rose Gray; and one brother, Edward Harrison.
Remaining to cherish memories of Viola are: one daughter, Tracey Saunders of Baltimore, MD; one son, Donell Harrison of Petersburg; four grandchildren, Alonzo "AJ" Saunders Jr., Shaheim Jones, Brittney Saunders, and Chayla Harrison; one sister, Shirley Givens (Ray) of Prince George; two brothers, William Harrison (Paulette) of Southampton County, and Louis Harrison, Jr., (Natalie) of Easton, PA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends among them, long-time friends, Helen Pulley of Petersburg, Mary Mitchell of Hopewell, Inez Thompson of Petersburg, Nancy Dovel of Hopewell, Shirley Burwell of Petersburg, Minnie Jones of Prince George, and Juanita Clark of Petersburg.
Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2019, at Union Branch Baptist Church, 3356 Union Branch Road, South Prince George, VA, the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White, Sr., eulogist. The interment will be held at the Union Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2019, at the funeral establishment.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Lashiya Evans
March 27, 2019
She was a great cow worker of mine. Oh I will truly miss her. I loved everything about her . RIP Mrs. V .
Pastor Karen Gail
March 25, 2019
My condolences on your loss. No words can explain how you must feel at this time but just know we are praying for you all. God bless and be with you.
March 24, 2019
I had just spoke to Viola.. She called to give her condolences on the passing of My Brother... I Love Viola... Very Sweet and did not take any mess ( Best way to be) She is gone home, God knows Everything and she actually was talking about her health declining... God Is Still Good. She loved her children and Grandchildren so much. I will miss going to visit her.. God Bless Her Sister Shirley.. Thank you for giving her my number that she lost so she could call me once more... One Day At A Time Tracey and Donell.. God Bless You Both.. She is not in anymore pain
Fannie Ford
Prince George
Wanda West
March 22, 2019
I'm so sorry to here about the lost of Ms Vi. She had such a sweet spirit. She would always get girl scout cookies from my daughter when she worked at DeCA
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Patricia Tazewell
March 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss Tracey and family. May God bless you all.
L Harris
March 22, 2019
I was saddened to hear of Viola's passing and am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers that God may bless and comfort your family during this difficult time.
Tracey [email protected]
March 22, 2019
Mama you are truly missed! I love you.
March 21, 2019
To the family and friends of Viola D. Colbert, please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I pray that in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all the joyful memories shared. I hope that the promise in John 6:40 can also bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for the ones we lost in death can be reassuring.
A Wedd
March 20, 2019
Dear family
My condolences to you all. How comforting it is to know that our Lord understands your pain and provides the comfort that you need! May the promise found at Acts 14:15. Wishing you comfort in the midst of pain.
March 20, 2019
Sorry for your loss. May God give your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Matt 5:4
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