Emma Dean Viola

1927 - 2020

Emma Dean Viola obituary, 1927-2020, Baker, LA

BORN

1927

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Baker Funeral Home

6401 Groom Road

Baker, Louisiana

Emma Viola Obituary

Emma Dean Viola, 93 years old, a resident of Baker, LA, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 10, 2020, at her home. She entered this world on May 13, 1927, born to Juanita and Walter Shamp, in Melville, LA. She was a member of Baker First United Methodist Church. Emma Dean loved her church and considered the members that prayed for her to be angels. She enjoyed serving the community at her church through the Wednesday Lunch Ministry. She always thought of others first which was why she had so many friends. Emma Dean is survived by her 2 sons, Johnnie Viola, Jr. (Dolores) and Rickey Viola (Joslyn); 4 grandchildren, Dara Lyn, Johnnie Viola III, Ashley Viola, Megan Gullett (Eric); 6 great-grandchildren, Shelby, Harley, Ashlyn, Amanda, Johnnie IV, and Cillian Michael; and a host of nieces and nephews. Emma Dean is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Viola, Sr.; father, Walter Shamp; mother, Juanita Wells Shamp; and brothers, Oddie "Buddy" Shamp, Eddie Shamp, and Norris Shamp. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, LA on Friday, August 14th, 2020, from 9:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, officiated by Reverend Gene Rives and Tricia Wilkinson. The graveside service and burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, in Baker, Louisiana. Face masks are required upon entering the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Baker First United Methodist Church. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note for the family at www.bakerfuneralhomeonline.com.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, 2020.
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She put everyone before herself even to the end.She especially saw that every child was fed and loved.She gave money to others ,then went without.When I was growing up,we watched scary movies together.After watching one, when it was over later that night , our lights went out.She ran out of the bathroom and me from my room and we collied so hard we both hit the floor.Daddy asked us if we were going crazy .Lol.I have so many memories, good times and bad.She told me about 6 months ago when her and I was sitting outside on her patio,that the day before she saw a perfect shaped cross in the sky.She even pointed out where.It was in the eastern sky.I think then God was sending her a message.To not be afraid she would soon be walking along his side with a glorified new heavenly body.And would reunite her with daddy all the angles in heaven.So I say to all ,if you ever met her, she wasn't alone,God was always with her.God bless everyone who is also mourning her death.My family thanks everyone who kept her in good spirits.I personally want to thank and give credit my brother for being there for her, when I couldn't

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