Viola Susie (James) Williams

Viola Susie (James) Williams, age 65, passed from this earthly life on July 4, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. Viola was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on December 31, 1957, to her parents the late Rufus "Duze" James and Myrtie (Adams) James. In addition to her parents, Viola was preceded in death by two sisters, Cinda Lou James and Queenie James Hess; three brothers Kennie, Plennie. and Arvil James; and a beloved nephew, Shawn Hess. Viola is survived by one brother, Klennie "Howard" James; two Sisters, Kathleen Lucille "Lucy" James Jackson Combs; and her best friend, confidant, and devoted sister, Lola James Blankenship Hess; one niece, Klarisa Shae Blankenship; six nephews, Ronald, Darren "DJ", Keith, Christopher "Chris", and Richard James; James "Ross" Jackson; a favorite sister-in-law, Deloris James; and a host of very loving family and friends. Viola was a devout Christian. She was the epitome of gracious…..such a kind and gentle soul who always had a smile and a positive word of encouragement…. purely beautiful inside and out! She lived her life in obedience to God, no matter how difficult earthly life became.. Fly High, Sissy! You were so loving and was/will always be loved immensely. Those who loved you so, will cherish your memory, always. Funeral services are under the direction of Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10th at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home; funeral will begin at 2p.m. on Tuesday, July 11th at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, VA.