Viva A. Woodall

Published 4:40 pm Monday, August 29, 2016

Viva A. Woodall, 95, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Monday, August 29, 2016, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas surrounded by her loving family. Viva was born August 2, 1921 in Nederland, TX to Albert and Edolie Abshire. She was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church. Viva was a member of the Altar Society and a Eucharistic Minister. She devoted her time delivering communion to the homebound, hospitals and nursing homes. Viva had a loved for cardinal birds. She was known for helping others and playing jokes. Viva also loved to tell jokes.

Viva was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Abshire and Edolie Guidry Abshire; husband, Raymond Chelsey Woodall and 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sister, Gracie Abshire DeCuir and brother, Revis James Abshire and his wife Margaret. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews to cherish her memories.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life to be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.