Viola Nelson

Viola Nelson of Saginaw Township, Michigan fell asleep in death on December 4, 2016 at the age of 85. She was born in Tunica, Mississippi to Clara Stuart who preceded her in death. She is the oldest of three children. Her brother, Arthur Gordon, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Bessola Johnson. Viola, with her family, moved to Saginaw, Michigan, from Helena, Arkansas, in 1967. For the past 55 years, she faithfully served her God Jehovah as one of his Witnesses. She attended the East Congregation (Central) of Jehovah's Witnesses. Viola had a passion for sewing. She performed alterations, making many garments for family, friends, neighbors and many businesses in the Saginaw County Area. She taught all of her daughters the art of making their own clothing. Viola was the backbone of her family and the glue that kept the family together with the help of her God Jehovah. She leaves to cherish her memory, her six daughters and one son: Emma (Banks) Morris, Clara Williams, Doris (John) Stammers, Jessie (Johnnie) Griffin, Maxine (Ricky) Pippins, Sterling Nelson and his fiancée Jessie Parham, and Arbery Lewis. She extended her love to Margo Fletcher and adopted her into her loving family. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She was friends to many, but best friends to Leslie O'Daniel and Archie Kellum. She had a special fondness for Ella Maxie and family. FUNERAL: A Funeral Service will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Horace Curry will officiate. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. MEMORIALS: Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.