Viola Fordyce

Viola Fordyce, age 89, of Brave, Pennsylvania passed away at 5:00 AM on Monday, September 11, 2023 at home. She was born October 9, 1933 in Ruff Creek, PA, a daughter of the late Clarence Anderson and Frances Gertrude Rutan Anderson. Viola used to volunteer with the DAV #123, the Salvation Army and the Greene County Food Bank for many years. She once took 22 kids to Pittsburgh for Project Bundle Up. She loved spending time with her family and friends and of course...food! She was a homemaker and genuinely enjoyed helping everyone. Her 1st Husband: Phillip William Kennedy preceded her in death. Her 2nd Husband: James Raymond Fordyce, whom she married on October 23, 1973 died on August 19, 2017. Surviving are 7 Daughters: Irene Cooke of Waynesburg, PA, Diane Foley of Daybrook, WV, Grace Eddy of Aleppo, PA, Cathy Snyder of Clarksville, PA, Carol Gooden of Waynesburg, PA, Carmel Knisely of Waynesburg, PA and Pam Timm of Waynesburg, PA, 6 Sons: Lloyd Kennedy and special daughter-in-law Dorothy of New Freeport, PA, Brian Kennedy of Brave, PA, Gary Fordyce of Sycamore, PA, Pat Fordyce of Bentleyville, PA, Kelcey Fordyce of Bentleyville, PA and Danny Fordyce of Bentleyville, PA, 20 Grandchildren: Johnny, Jimmy, Roger, Joanie, Kristy, Joe, Angie, Mike, Heather, William, L.J., B.J., Vanessa, Carrie, Brandy, Mandy, Candy, Shawnda, Ashley and Christopher, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. 2 Sisters: Louella Redman of Waynesburg, PA and Doris Jean Morris of Waynesburg, PA, 2 Brothers: Sylvester Anderson of Fort Worth, TX and Ronald Anderson of Lynnwood, Washington and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St., Waynesburg, PA 15370 Shane M. Ayers, Director where services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 15, 2023 with Pastor Sam Crawford officiating. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville, PA 15359 Online condolences can be left for the family at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com