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Violet Brandon Obituary

Brandon, Violet D. ALBANY Deaconess Violet Brandon transitioned to her Heavenly home on Sunday, September 16, 2018. She leaves to mourn one sister, Gladys Canada; daughters, Queen Shatima (Tammy) Dowdell and Sabrina (Niecy) Brandon-Hooks; and one son Darrell (Shamiek) Brandon. Funeral services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 27, with final viewing from 9 - 11 a.m. in the Metropolitan New Testament Mission Baptist Church, 105 Second St., Albany, with Reverend Dr. Damone P. Johnson Sr., Pastor officiating.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 26, 2018.

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VIVIAN D BRANDON

June 14, 2025

Missing my best cuz ever! REST IN PEACE

Tara Parker

September 20, 2020

I LOVE AND MISS YOU MOMMA BRANDON! CONTINUE TO SHINE DOWN ON US! GONE BUT NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN!

Karman Johnson

September 23, 2019

Continue to Rest In Peace you are truly missed ms diva

English Walley

October 21, 2018

A piece of my heart now lives in heaven! Love you and miss you gma!❤

Bryant KL Brandon

October 19, 2018

My condolences to the Brandon family. May your mom rest in peace.

Tara Parker

October 2, 2018

IT WAS DEFINITELY A PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN YOU MOMMA BRANDON. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART! YOU WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED TREMENDOUSLY. SPREAD YOUR WINGS MOMMA BRANDON! JOB WELL DONE MOMMA :-) YOUR LEGACY WILL GO ON 4 EVER! GONE BUT NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN MY FRIEND :-) LOVE YOU!

B. Allen

September 30, 2018

May she rest in the peacefulness of heaven!May god sustain and comfort the family during this difficult phase.

Germaine Brace

September 27, 2018

Dear Family of Mrs. V.Brandon. "" I" We are saddened for Lost of my Dear Real Friend.,,Mrs. Brandon,.'I Loved her an this"" She knew.My Children Adored her. To Her CHILDREN...Your Mother Was A GOD FEARING WOMAN..Mrs.Glady Canada,,, Look to the hills.We are yet PRAYING... Mrs.MAE (Lewis) Beverly..Germaine & Family

Tonya Jordan-Motley

September 27, 2018

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

Cindy

September 27, 2018

So sorry Tammy. We love you!

Karman Johndon

September 27, 2018

Sip to the Queen

Brenda Parson

September 27, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family. Sister Brandon you will be missed. Rest my sister.

Tracey Bradley-Shaw

September 27, 2018

My Condolences and Prayers To The Family. May God Find Each One Of You Comfort and Peace Now and Forever More. My Heart Goes Out To Each One Of You. God Bless.

Francine Gamble

September 26, 2018

Rest in sleep Miss. Violet and god bless the family.

Carolyn Ross

September 26, 2018

Deepest sympathy to the family.

Hold to God's unchanging hand, He will see you through.

Ruthie Franklin

September 26, 2018

Tammy, Darryl and Neicy my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your loved ones. Vi was always so kind and respectful to me and my family and I always appreciated her for THAT. My prayers for your strength during this difficult time. Love on eachother.

JM

September 26, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Please be comforted with the words recorded at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 knowing that there is hope for our love ones that passed on in death.

By-Asia Bush-Smith

September 26, 2018

My deepest condolences to my cousin Queen, Niecy, Shamiek, grands and great grands, and the extended family.

Essie Kirkley

September 26, 2018

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family

Helen Pauline

September 26, 2018

To the Brandon Family:

Ms. Violet always had a smile on her face and a helping hand. I will truly miss her when I come to visit Metro. You all are in my prayers.

Ellen Springsteen

September 26, 2018

My sincere condolences to Shatima, Sabrina, Darrell and Mrs. Violet's extended family. Praying for you all.

Regina Hudson

September 26, 2018

Rest In Peace beautiful Queen Violet.

Cashay Artis

September 26, 2018

To My Cousin Tammy & Family ,
May The Lord Give You All The Strength Needed To Get Thru This Hard Time..Tammy Your Mother Was Such A Beautiful Soul..I Will Miss Her Dearly.. Me And My Family Send You Our Strength And Love From GA.. I Wish I Could Be With You Physically To Hold Your Hand,Love And Hug On You But Even Tho I Can't Just Know I Am With You Spiritually And You Are In My Sincerest Thoughts And Prayers.. I Love You All ..

Donna Reed

September 26, 2018

My sincere condolences to you and your family Shatima. Keeping you in my prayers.

Tammy Williams

September 26, 2018

Tammy, Niecy and Darrell, God has pick another beautiful flower for his garden. I will truly miss Ms.Vi, she has always been there for our family with love and support. God is your strength, hold unto his unchanging hands. Our family is here for you. Love you!

Yvonne Harris and Family

September 26, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gale Perirn

September 26, 2018

To the entire family, Are hearts ache with you. We may not be related by blood, but we are bonded together by LOVE. May God comfort you all and give you the strength to get thru this difficult season. May our Yard Mother SIHP. No more pain...Rest easy. We truly Love you and will miss you dearly.

Humbly submitted by

The Williams Family (Ida Yarbrough)

Denise Swann

September 26, 2018

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Felicya Tunstall

September 26, 2018

Vi, you know god is good he allowed you to wish your granddaughter Ericka Happy Birthday, Ericka we know your grandmother passed away on your birthday. Next year she don't want you to be sad, she want you to enjoy your birthday.

September 26, 2018

R.I.P. Good Friend

LCT

English Walley

September 26, 2018

My beautiful angel I love you and I miss you sooo much I don't know what I am going to do without you, my heart cries for you, we need you here grandma but I know God needed you more! Tomorrow we celebrate your home going service it will be as beautiful as you are!! I love you Grandma!! Your Tu Tu Baby

Florence Jenkins Demmitt

September 26, 2018

May this light help find your way to your Lord.

Florence Jenkins Demmitt

September 26, 2018

God took home a Angel that day. We all loved you but God love you more . Sleep on until I see u again.

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