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We are honoring Viola (Vi) Eulion Lofton, the eldest daughter of the late Bennie and Ivory Lofton, who was born on September 23rd, 1951, in Toledo, OH She departed this life at the age of 72, on Friday March 15th, 2024, in Charlotte, NC.

Vi graduated from the University of Toledo with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Following graduation, she started her career in accounting at the University of Toledo. A few years later, she took on a position with BSN Medical (JOBST) which eventually relocated her to Charlotte, NC. After many years with BSN, she found herself landing a position at Bank of America, where she remained for over 20 years, however many may also know her as your loyal Tax accountant.

Vi was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who was very devoted to the people and things she cherished including the color red. She was a kind, generous and selfless woman who had a laugh that was guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Some of Vi's greatest pleasures were traveling, long walks, and the performing arts, which lead her to pick up a part time job at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, here she worked for many years.

Vi is survived by her children, LaTrise (Eric) Brame, Kenneth Gilmore Jr., and LaTrina Gilmore; siblings, Betty (Vincent) Copeland, Bennie Lofton, Ivory Lofton, James Lofton, Elouise Rease, Joseph Lofton, David Lofton, Eddie Lofton, Johnny Lofton, Tina (Brundell) Taylor, and Sandy Lofton; grandchildren, Brittany, Tynesha , and Mia-Joi; great-grandchildren, Melody, Hannony, Kadence, Aria, Dejean Dior (DJ), Saadia; companion, Kenneth Gilmore Sr. and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Proceeding her in death her loving parents, Bennie and Ivory Lofton, her brother Kenneth Lofton and nephew William (Andy) Lofton.