| Location | Los Angeles |
| Age | 69 years |
| Cause of Death | Leukaemia |
| Date of Birth | 30/12/1939 |
| Date of Death | 06/05/2009 |
| Visitors | 6,316 since 12/05/2009 |
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Viola was a Star amongst Stars.
Viola Wills (born Viola Mae Wilkerson), the American disco and pop singer has died after a long battle with cancer.
She was best known for her disco cover version of "Gonna Get Along Without You Now". Other hits included further covers of the songs, "Both Sides Now" and "If You Could Read My Mind".
Wills was married and the mother of six children when, in 1965, she was discovered by Barry White who signed her to Bronco Records and rechristened her with the shorter stage surname of Wills.
She started her career at the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music and, over the following years, in addition to working with White, also performed with Joe Cocker, Smokey Robinson and many other established recording artists of the era.
Viola always made time for her fans, many of them who became good friends with her.
Viola gave so much to this life, and asked for so little in return.
Viola leaves behind six children - Vincent, Christopher, Regina, La Donna, David and Rejal, 21 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Viola was just 69 years old.
Viola's favourite saying to her family was always "Aim for the sky and always dare to dream"
On Viola's behalf her family wish a special heartfelt thanks to all of Vi's fans over the years, whom, Vi always said, allowed her dreams to come true.
God Bless Viola, her family and friends around the world.
2 years
Its 2 years on the 6th May 2011
I miss you so much, and so many things left unsaid.
Will keep your memory alive, and one day we will party together again Vi.
God bless
Graham xx
Always and Forever
Still cannot believe you have gone, keep looking at your letters and emails, your photo's, videos. Listening to you singing Secret Love, and praying you are safe and well now.
All my love
Graham xx
Why ?
Why do people forget ?
.
In a sometimes selfish world, we are too busy to spend a bit of our time remembering good people that are no longer with us.
Viola was one of those good people who had an amazing God given talent.
Sometimes she could be difficult like any of us, but she fought for what she believed in. She had millions of fans, and thousands of friends around the world.
Where are they now ?.
For someone who gave so much to this world, its a poor show that artistes friends and fans have not done more in her memory.
Any ideas for a memorial night in Viola's honour, please get in touch.
Miss you Vi.
Graham xx
Gone far too soon
I bet she is singing to the angels as we speak.
Wonderful vocalist..bless you forever xTony
Always in my heart...
Vi, You have left this world with gifts, so precious...
Your music helps get me through the tough times...
I thank you...
Marva (a fan)
Birmingham U.K.
One year
Can't believe its a year since you left us all, I miss you every day, my special soulmate.
God bless you Vi.
All my love
Graham xx
DO YOU FEEL THE NEED TO TALK XXX
Do you ever sit in an empty room
do you appreciate an open bloom
do you smell it's sweet perfume
Do you feel the need to 'talk out loud'
but theres no one there to hear
do you hear a voice call out your name
so close up to your ear
Have you ever felt a sudden chill pas by
and the hair on your neck stands up
have you gone to pour a cup of tea
but someone's moved your cup
Do you believe in angels
do they make you smile
have you felt one on each shoulder
as you walk that long wiery mile
Do you know that all these things
are messages to you
do you believe that they exist
i'll tell you.....YES THEY DO
with love theresa xxx
Time
Time seems to have stopped, I miss you so much Vi.
Nobody can take the special times we had away.
All my love
Graham
RIP
We lost a wonderful singer with a incredible voice! I am deeply sad with her death! I am a huge fan!
I am glad I had a chance to see her live at Roseland in NYC in mid 90's.
RIP Viola! I love you!
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![](http://www.gonetoosoon.org/file/gift__91x91/_c31f8cec838f08acb4a4c5da7c664392/_angel.jpg "Fame never changed you, and you always made time for everyone. Remember that evening when I asked to take you for dinner, anything you want I said, and you replied, "Fish & Chips". We walked along the road and you asked if there was a bench we could sit on and eat. It was dark and the stars were out. We looked across the road at a church, and there was the bench that we ate our Fish & Chips. How many stars would do that.
You were unique and I love and miss you.
God Bless YOU
Graham")
