Obituaries
Viola E. Culbreth, 61
May 13, 2021
Viola Elizabeth Culbreth, 61, of 726 South Plum Street, died unexpectedly on Thursday May 13, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Viola (Betsy) Culbreth was born on May 29, 1959. She is the daughter of the late Margaret Culbreth and Raymond Sam Brown. She graduated from McCaskey High School.
Viola worked in the food industry for several years and retired after 28 years of service from M&M Mars in Elizabethtown. Some of her favorite hobbies were traveling and visiting family and friends. Viola enjoyed going to the casinos and spending time with BFF (Best Friends Forever Social Group). Viola has always been the glue that kept the extended family together. Her home was the commonplace for hosting family gatherings and get together with friends.
Surviving in addition to her son, Dougquan Culbreth, and grandson Dougquan Culbreth Jr. are five brothers: Raymond Culbreth, Kenneth Culbreth, Paul husband of Grace Culbreth, Roger husband of Marilyn Culbreth, and Albert Brown; five sisters: Susan wife of Chris Collins, Cheryl Simms, Pam Brown, Ramilee Washington, Cecillia Dunmeyer, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Eugene, Jimmy, and Ronny Culbreth; as well as two sisters: Barbara Culbreth-Windham and Joyce Culbreth.
Family and friends will be received at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King Street Lancaster, PA 17602 on Thursday May 20, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Viola’s honor can be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 or a charity of choice.
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Condolences to the Family
February 27, 2025
I miss you Grandma almost 4 years since you been gone I’m sorry I wasn’t there when you needed me I hope you can forgive me I was selfish you always been great to me and I wouldn’t have asked for anyone else to raise me I love you 💙I could’ve been way better to you and for you you’re always in my heart Grandma.
Dougquan Culbreth Jr.
June 04, 2021
During this difficult time my prayers are with u family stay strong, Cousin Betsy I’ll keep u in my Heart forever, filled with lots of memories and us just having a good old time. Cousin Cindy Potts
May 24, 2021
Kenny. Paul, & Roger, I am saddened by the loss of your sister. My sympathy to you and yours. Jeff Duke
May 21, 2021
To the Culbreth/Brown family, sincere condolence for the loss of your love ones.Keeping your family in Prayer.
Denise Y Jenkins
May 19, 2021
Our sincerest sympathy to Viola’s family. We worked with Viola at MARS. She was such a pleasure to be with. Great worker too! A real sweetheart. She will be greatly missed.
Yvonne & Mike McNaughton
May 19, 2021
Sending my sincere condolences to the family so sorry to hear of your loss keeping you all in prayer gone but truly not forgotten rest in peace Betsy with love from Helen Morant
May 18, 2021
To the family of Viola “Betsy”, what a wonderful LADY and friend to many, especially my late sister, Gretchen. God’s Blessings and Comfort to her son, grandson, and entire family.
Weeks-Hudson Family from Church Street
May 18, 2021
My heartfelt prayers and love are with the family. Coworker at M&M, Carlotta Barnes.
May 18, 2021
May your family find peace and strength during this difficult time. Sincere condolences.
Douglas Teijaro
May 18, 2021
Thoughts and prayers to Viola’s family. She was a great coworker, a very thoughtful and loving person. Will remember all of our talks. Always tried to see the good in everyone. There is definitely a special angel in heaven.
Bonnie Barnhart
May 18, 2021
Beautiful inside and out still in shock knew you my whole life my mother best friend so you where my auntie I have so many great memories of you and quanie my heart goes out to the family prayers and my deepest condolences 💐
Tynia Cooke
May 18, 2021
“Love You, Betsy-Girl”
R. Mikey Jones
May 17, 2021
Our sincere condolences to Viola’s family. John and Kim DiCostanzo
May 17, 2021
She was a loving caring lady. Always was friendly to the people she met, and knew. My heart felt condolences to the family and friends. She will be missed immensely.
Aletha Blackman
May 17, 2021
Prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss.
David Kendall
May 17, 2021
Thoughts and prayers to Viola’s family she was a great lady.
Cathy Myers
May 17, 2021
Rest easy my love, condolences to the family. 2 guardians together watching over us all.
Dawn C Boots
May 17, 2021
Sending condolences to the Culbreth family may God give you the strengthand comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Viola H Wesley
May 17, 2021
Sending love and Prayers to the culbreth family sleep Peacefully
Patricia Ann HUNTER
May 16, 2021
Auntie, I was so excited when I called you Thursday about our family cookout. Little did I know your spirit was no longer here. I find peace in knowing our loved ones were waiting with open arm to receive you. As hard as it is for all of us left to mourn, maybyour spirit elevate in eternal peace. Thank you for loving us through your words and deeds. Love Always, Armenta
May 16, 2021
My sympothy and prayers to Viola’s family. Praying for God’s comfort.
John S Myers
May 16, 2021
Sending prayers to the family in the loss of your loved one always remember Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Dorthea Seals-Alexander
May 16, 2021
I would like to extend my condolences to the family. I was a schoolmate of Viola’s and will remember all the fun times we had at Edward Hand
Marchel Simmons
