Viola Jean Meredith

Viola Jean Meredith 1933-2017 Viola Jean Meredith, 83 of Pensacola, FL passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was born in Denison, IA on July 6, 1933 to John and Garnett Coburn. She lived in several cities in Iowa, then in 1970, she packed up her children and moved to Pensacola, FL; where she lived and raised her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Her loving and devoted husband allowed her to transform their home into a massive collection of Mickey and Minnie Mouse memorabilia. She loved her daily outings which consisted of going to auctions, yard sales and her favorite restaurants. In her quiet time, she enjoyed reading her weekly magazines and gardening. She adored her family, especially the children. Before her stroke, she was known for her cooking and baking. Viola was preceded in death by her daughters, Marsha Kay Christiansen, Debbie Kay Christiansen, Patty Ann Rolett, Cheryl Lynn Christiansen and Jane Elizabeth Christiansen; grandchild, Brendon Chase Christiansen; parents, John and Garnett Coburn; brothers, Leroy Coburn, Dale Coburn and Johnny Coburn; and sisters, Leola Mae Schlenstig and Betty Lou Langley. She is survived by her husband, Bruce J Meredith; daughter, Gloria Christiansen; sons, John (Susan) Christiansen, Dave (Danette) Christiansen, Terry Christiansen and Bobby (Rita) Christiansen; step daughters, Kathy Hearn and Kelly (Harold) Cook; 22 grandchilden, Shelly Burch, Yvette Burleson, Royette Fincher, Tyrone Tague, Michelle Page, Jason Christiansen, Nathan Brown, Angela Malikowski, David Christiansen, Jr., Valerie Miller, Michael Christiansen, Heather Brescher, Jenifer Prevette, Johnathan Christiansen, Josh Woodbury, Stephanie Pasasa, Felicia Christiansen, Bobby Ray Christiansen, Jackie Cobb, Crystal Cobb and Sean Cobb and Bruce Cook; 35 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; and sisters, Susan Cowan, Annabelle Green and Mary Hoss. Pallbearers: John Christiansen, Dave Christiansen, Terry Christiansen, Bobby Christiansen, Jason Christiansen and Jacob Miller. Honorary Pallbearers: Tyrone Tague, Nathan Brown, David Christiansen, Jr, Michael Christiansen, Johnathan Christiansen, Josh Woodbury, Bobby Ray Christiansen, Sean Cobb and Bruce Cook. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy., is entrusted with arrangements. You may send condolences to the family at www.fcfhs.com

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Viola Jean Meredith

July 6, 1933 - January 31, 2017