Obituary

Mary Viola Thompson, was the oldest of 9 children born to the late William Alex Swann Sr. and Sarah (Sally) Ann Swann, on February 17, 1923 in Port Tobacco, Charles County Md.  She peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the home of her nephew Keith and his wife Dolly Swann. At her bedside was her nephew Keith Swann and niece Veronica Swann.  She grew up in Charles County MD. where she also attended school.

At the age of 18, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Dudley Thompson.  They were married 32 years before he passed.  This union was not blessed with any children but several God children: Mary(Cindy)Proctor, Deborah(Debbie)Swann, Melvin Proctor, Alton Swann, Lorraine Swann and Louise Proctor and Doris Swann.

Viola did house work until she started driving the bus for the handicap which is where she retired from. Hartley Hall.

At an early age Viola accepted Christ as her Savior and joined St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pomfret, Md. where she attended until her health failed and she was unable to attend.  She was the second oldest member in the church.

Viola as she was known to many was a lovable person.  Though she was stubborn, she had a great love for her family.  She loved watching TV: Let's Make a Deal, The Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, and Love Boat was her favorite.  After being unable to live alone, she moved in with her nephew Keith and wife Dolly Swann.  While living with them, she grew very fond of their dog, Champ, so much so she gave him a name of her own. "Buddy"  She called him. She would feed Buddy every time she ate rather it was breakfast, lunch, or dinner. She even shared her snacks with him.  Buddy was very protected of her.  You couldn't come in the house any kind of way and get close to her.  She also gave their son Malachi a name of his own, "Lamont," when asked why you call him that she would say "well he answers to it". So since he answered that was his name.

Viola was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years Dudley Thompson, her parents: William and Sarah Swann, 4 brothers: Leroy, William, Richard and Lindbergh Swann all of Pomfret Md.  3 sisters: Geneva, Myrtle, and Bernice Swann.

Viola leaves to cherish her fond memories are 1 brother John T. (Elizabeth Pearl) Swann of Pomfret Md.  A special nephew Keith (Dolly) Swann of Fort Washington Md., 2 sisters in law: Dorothy Swann and Elizabeth Irene Swann of Pomfret Md. Her God children, several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Viewing, 10:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am, Monday, April 23, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4590 St. Joseph Way, Pomfret, Maryland 20675.  Interment, Church Cemetery.