Official Funeral Service for Former Speaker of the House, Hon. Mrs. Violet Acintha Neilson, CD

Official Funeral Service for Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mrs. Violet Acintha Neilson, CD
Mrs. Violet Acintha Neilson, CD, the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1998 to 2002
Neilson, who was born July 16, 1931, was a trained teacher who represented St James East Central in Parliament from 1989 to 1997.
She was educated at Mico Teachers’ College in Kingston and returned to her birth community of Somerton, St James, to teach for almost 20 years.
Before entering representational politics she served as the first female president of the Jamaica Agricultural Society and as a secretary for St James South Eastern Member of Parliament Upton Robotham.
After retiring from politics she became an active volunteer at Somerton United Church where she worshipped for years.
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[@JacquieAllen]

RIP Violet Nielson... you were a trailblazer & phenomenal woman ... take your rest for a life well lived

[@maulinelawrence9359]

My heartfelt condolences to you and the rest of the family, Jackie 🙏🙏🙏 Stay strong and cherish the memories. Sending hugs 🤗 ❤🤗

[@user-tt1bg7le4b]

Aunt Tunie you're with the Lord. Also with Your mom , dad aunt Beryl and uncle Des. I can't forget when I was in Somerton you taught me how to read English. I'll never forget you. May you rest in peace.

[@patj2205]

THAT VOICE SOUND like A.J. "BOOT" BROWN.
LOVELY. THANKS FOR SHARING.
MAY SHE EXPERIENCE BRIGHTER YEARS.

[@LilyCrawford-jn7mt]

What a mighty God we serve am in California and can see my MP for east centeral st James RIP

[@aleciawalters1607]

We honored you Miss Violet Neilson you were a woman with strong hold you stand up for the poor I remember as a young lady living in Lilliput the tractor was pushing down people house in Lilliput you stand with them day and night citizens of Lilliput rise our hats to you u did it that lot of homeowners have a place to laid there head big thank to you your a great woman and your name will lives on a great phenomenon woman your were big thanks to you from the Walters family rest well God bless you your work and life plays a great job for our society thank u

[@denisegeoghagen]

Condolences to family and friends. I am going to miss you greatly.

[@janisekeene742]

SO LONG MRS NEILSON..... I REMEMBER YOU AS A CHILD GROWING UP.... A REAL STALWART!!!!!!

[@michellegordon3575]

Rip teacher! My deepest condolences to the family and friends

[@judithdstn9896]

May her soul rest in peace hold on to His ever loving arms for strength and comfort

[@LilyCrawford-jn7mt]

RIP MY MP Mrs VIOLET Neilson CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY FROM CBG FAMILIES

[@donnakerr4649]

sister vie donna from eastern Hanover u will be miss where's the comrade

[@maureenjohnson8512]

Rip cous

[@gavinthomas-fd6ms]

may her soul rest in peace

[@joyjoyholmes369]

My condolences to the neilson family from cde joy

[@marilynjemmison4966]

Rest well Mrs neilson

[@sharonjones5690]

Rip madam speaker

[@winstonwalker9351]

Take your Rest Mrs Neilson

[@listentalk6111]

Rest well aunt tunnie