Memorial
Viola V. (Johnson) Gorman, 93, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at her home. Funeral Service: Monday, March 9, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Visitation will be held, Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home and 1 hour prior to service. Family will greet friends on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include her children, Linda Knowles of Durham, MO, Joann Gorman of Cedar Rapids, Henry Gorman of Cedar Rapids, John (Beverly) Gorman of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Melina, Ellen, Jeffery, Jeramy, Leira; three great-grandchildren; sister, Velma Zubrod; several nieces and nephews; and her loving dog, Snoopy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Dorothy and Maxine; son-in-law, Raymond Knowles.
Viola was born on March 19, 1921, the daughter of Henry and Jennie (Sheets) Johnson in Howard County. On March 19, 1946, Viola married John Gorman. She was a farmer for more than 40 years before working for Rockwell Collins as an assembly line worker. Viola loved spending time in her garden and doing yard work. She had a love of fishing, and she kept all the little ones too. Viola liked to sew and do crafts. She also enjoyed canning, especially tomatoes. She was a very hard worker and loved spending time with her family and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family in Viola’s memory.