Ola Viola Britt, 86 of Lumberton, NC passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

She was born in Lee County, North Carolina on April 26, 1940 to the lake Frank Britt and the late Ruby Watts Britt.  She retired from Converse and worked for nineteen years at Betty Carol's Diner in Lumberton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Raeford Britt and Jimmy Britt and one sister, Lena Faye Britt.

Viola is survived by one brother, James Clayton Britt of Lumberton; her lifetime friend and caregiver, Lewis Britt and wife Alice, of Lumberton and a host of loved ones and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM at New Hollywood Cemetery in Lumberton with Pastor Jami Lewter and Maurice Spencer officiating.