Viola Holmes

Journey from the Pews to the Pulpit Viola Holmes

As a child, I was raised up in the church. My lineage and family history have nothing but Pastors and members of the clergy. My father, grandfather, and several uncles were pastors and leaders in the church. Even though I was not a believer at the time, church was a way of life. I taught Sunday school and oversaw other activities. Whenever there were programs such as Children Day, Easter, or others I was always on them and usually recited the longest recitations.