Viola Eafon McDade was born August 10, 1960 to the parentage of Howard Eafon and Mattie Waters in Corpus Christi, Texas. She received her formal education in the Dallas Independent School District.

She worked as a CNA for several years and later she worked at the Dallas Convention Center were she later retired from.

Viola married Donald Ray McDade who preceded her in death in 2018. Although Viola's health prevented her from attending church she still stayed in contact with them.

Loved ones she'll meet in eternal rest are her parents, sisters: Para Lee Crawford and Sheila Ann Crawford and her brother William Howard Eafon.

Viola leaves to cherish her memories (4) sons: Kelvin Lamont Eafon, Demolia Marche Eafon, Terrence Deshun Eafon and Levess Deupriest Deoun Eafon; (2) sisters: Monique Mason and Jacqueline Johnson; (1) brother Tommy Joe Eafon; god daughter Sharlondria; special friend Mr. Billy James Hudson; (15) grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.