Obituary: Viola Estella Lundell

Viola Estella Lundell, 87, of Chelsea, died on Jan. 6, 2013 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born Feb. 1, 1925 in Lansing, the daughter of Robert and Bertha (Emmenheiser) Richter.

Viola attended Highland Park Baptist Church in Southfield, and Grace Bible Church in Ann Arbor. She was a registered nurse, earning her degree from Henry Ford Community College, working with the Dearborn Public Schools, as a school nurse. She earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan.

On Aug. 14, 1948, she married James G. Lundell in Detroit. James preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 2004. Survivors include three children: Paul James (Ilene) Lundell of Okemos, Mark Lundell of Chicago, and Esther (Derek) Hitchcock of Jackson, and Jean Hodgson Lundell; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Robert Lundell.

Viola was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother, wife and avid Christian. She devoted her love to the care of others as a nurse, a Sunday school teacher, and Bible study leader. She attended her children's and grandchildren's activities, sport events, and performances. She worked as a camp nurse for each of her children's summer camp experiences. She had an interest in music and encouraged her children and grandchildren to follow their musical interests.

A memorial service will be held Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. at Chelsea Retirement Community, with Rev. Cathy Rafferty officiating. Burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetery in Ann Arbor.

Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.