She graduated from the Convent Of Mercy, Mobile, and attended Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama. Viola started her working career for The Catholic Diocese of Mobile in Mobile and retired from the The Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama as Director of Emergency Services.
Viola was predeceased by her parents, six brothers, three nephews, and a niece. She is survived by her sister, Mary Anne Laurence, Mobile, and numerous nieces, nephews, and grand nieces.
A visitation will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 4156 Burma Road, Mobile, Alabama 36693, on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Mass Service will follow from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Committal Service will be held at Magnolia Cemetery, 1202 Virginia St, Mobile, AL 36660.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to St. Dominic Catholic Church, 4156 Burma Road, Mobile, Alabama 36693.
