The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, January 11, 1996             TAG: 9601110272
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B5   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: VIRGINIA BEACH                     LENGTH: Short :   27 lines

VIOLA LASSITER

Viola Lassiter of the 1400 block of Bartow Place died Jan. 7, 1996.

She was born in Surry, Va., and was a member of Rising Star United Church of Christ in Newport News.

Survivors include a daughter, Denise R. Lassiter-Vachon of Baltimore and husband, Jesse H. Lassiter of Virginia Beach; a son, Darryl A. Lassiter of Alexandria, Va.; mother, Fannie Johnson of Virginia Beach; three stepbrothers, James R. Steward of New York, Howard Steward of Hampton and William Steward of Newport News; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A funeral will be conducted at noon Friday in Community Funeral Home, Virginia Beach Chapel, by the Rev. Lawrence McLaurin. Burial will be in Princess Anne Memorial Park. In memory of Viola Lassiter, please make donations to the Arthritis Foundation, Virginia Chapter, 900 Commonwealth Place, Virginia Beach, Va. 23464, 804-420-4638. She was a wonderful wife and the best mother in the world.

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