Viola Gifford

SERVICES: Memorial services may be held at a later date. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Gifford was born May 28, 1930 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She had been a resident of Pampa since the 1950's until she moved to Amarillo in 2010. She owned and operated several businesses in Pampa.BIOGRAPHY: 7 daughters: Sharon Couch of Guymon, Oklahoma, Susie White and husband Tim of Yuma, Arizona, Connie Hartness of Pampa, Nita Mize and husband Les of Lefors, Linda Littlefield and husband Wade of Canyon, D. D. Gee of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Sis Boaz and husband Freddie of Borger; 2 sons: Bob Scott of Guymon, Oklahoma and Wayne Gifford of Pampa; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Viola was preceded in death by her husband: Alva Gifford; 2 sons: Butch Griffin and Barney Beesley; and a daughter: Karen Mills.MEMORIALS: Vivian's Nursing Home, 508 N. Taylor, Amarillo, Texas 79107.