Viola Missouri was born on May 22, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA to Lawrence (Doc) and Eliza (Jones) Missouri. On June 18, 2025, Viola was called home by God to rest. Viola was raised in the Homewood area alongside her five siblings, where she openly expressed her love and gratitude for the community she formed there. Viola attended Westinghouse High School and later received a certification as a Nursing Assistant from Community College of Allegheny County. Viola eventually went on to work as a CNA for several years before landing a childcare position at Petra International Ministries located in East Hills. During her time at Petra International Ministries, Viola felt a strong calling from the Lord to open her own childcare business out of her residence located in Penn Hills, PA. The business was officially named Suni Christian Daycare in 2001 where she served, educated, and helped raise several children for over 26 years. Viola had an amazing sense of humor and you were guaranteed a good laugh during any interaction with her. Viola was a God-fearing woman who was blessed with many spiritual gifts and talents. She was artistically inclined and enjoyed various creative hobbies such as jewelry making, drawing, and painting. Viola adored fashion and inspired many with her individuality in style and her confident nature. She possessed a bold and infectious personality that allowed others to feel safe and comfortable in her presence. Viola was a brave woman and designed to be a true survivor in every aspect of life. Her testimony is a story of strength and overcoming; she poured this same strength into her family. Viola’s loving and compassionate heart will be dearly missed as she profoundly impacted the lives of all who were blessed to know her. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, Lawerence and Eliza Missouri; her sisters, Blondell Dickerson and Rosetta Mitchell; and her brother, LeRoy Missouri. Viola leaves to mourn her memory her four children: Gwendolyn R. Missouri, Dana L. Missouri, Gregory L. Missouri, and Gale L. Missouri; a goddaughter, Janae Hill, and her children; her sisters, Viney Walker and Susan Wilson; her sister-in-law, Evelyn Missouri; her grandchildren: DeAina Missouri, Jasmine Missouri, Donaven Johnson, Sydney Book (Matt), Sunari Missouri, Kimora Missouri, Charli Missouri; her best friend, Joyce Gilbert (Bobby); her great-grandchildren: Malachi Missouri, Gordon Missouri, Kash Missouri, Xia Mullen, JaShaun Hockett, Deovante Hockett, Jadin Hockett, Jyair Hockett; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.