Viola Washington

March 15, 2011

Viola WashingtonMrs. Viola Washington formerly from Little Rock, Arkansas; went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, while living with her daughter Mrs. Doris James Fowlkes, in San Jacinto, California. She was preceded in death by her father: Allen Lee, Mother: Ella Reynold, one son: Ernest Washington Jr., two grandsons: Deron Barney and Ernest Washington III.“Mudear” as her family called her, loved cooking, sewing, watching roller derby, wrestling and entertaining family and friends. She found peace in allowing her granddaughter Nina, to read her bible scriptures. She also enjoyed dancing to music she loved which included Blues, Oldies and Gospel. Mudear was an excellent dancer and this brought her great joy. Mudear also loved sports with basketball being her favorite. The Lakers were her team of choice and whenever possible she was known to be home in front of the television cheering the Lakers to victory. She spent most of her adult life living in Little Rock Arkansas and then relocated to California to be closer to her family. In later years, she would alternate between California and Arkansas . Mudear favorite quote was “you get what I mean”. Viola (Mudear) is survived by two daughters and three sons, Doris (James) Fowlkes of San Jacinto, CA, James (Jeannette) Carter of Oakland, CA, Levon Carter of Victorville, CA, Lawrence Washington of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Valerie Jackson of Victorville, CA. Grandchildren; Darlene Cohen, Tinya Barney, Sonyia (Rick) Turner, Nina (Sean) Brown, Kim Carter, James (Huey) Carter Jr., Teresa Jackson, Warren Jackson, Tondra Binion, Shatara Binion, Dracy Washington, Damon Washington, Stacy Carter and DeAndre Carter. There are 36 great grand children and 23 great great grand children.Arrangements are entrusted to the care of McWane Family Funeral Home. Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at McWane Family Funeral Home, 350 N. San Jacinto Street , Hemet , California . Service will be held on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M at McWane Family Funeral Home, 350 N. San Jacinto Street, Hemet, California.