Viola V. Wilson Obituary
We announce the death of Viola V. Wilson (Norfolk, Virginia), born in New York, New York, who passed away on October 15, 2026, at the age of 81. Viola will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Viola V. Wilson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elsie Bonney and Allen Lyman Williams; her husband Clifton Wilson; her son Alan Andre Williams; her granddaughter LeNesha Williams; her siblings, Bessie B. Bonney, Lois LaBarbara Castille and Anthony E. Bonney; and her mother-in-law Zola Wilson.
She is survived by: her granddaughters, Eboni and Latrieva; her children, Stevan Alonzo Williams (Marilyn) of Norfolk, VA, Dena Jenelle Yvette McQueen (Christopher) of Raleigh, NC and Dawn Novella Elizabeth Charity (Alfrazier) of Petersburg, VA.; her sister-in-law Zola E. Harris; her grandchildren, Javon "Teddy" Rogers of A'Nyla, Williams-Johnson of KeAshia, Q. M, Tavian A. McQueen, Monica Wilson, Nicole Wilson, Daquan Wilson and Donyeal Williams; her great grandchildren, Neko A. McQueen, Kyler B. McQueen and Jaelah Rogers; and her grandchildren, Dallas (Dawn), Athena (Dena), Purrseus (Latrieva), Apollo (KeAshia) and Creed. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Granby Chapel (7246 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
