Vijaya M. Vishwanath

Mrs. Vijaya M. Vishwanath, 78, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away, surrounded by her family, on September 8th, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Madhure B. Vishwanath; sons, Vasanth M. Vishwanath (Poornima), Vinai M. Vishwanath (Madhu); daughters, Vani M. Baldwin (Terry), Veena V. Arun (Arun), Savitha V. Desai, and Hema V. Sheelvanth (Ashwin); granddaughters, Shridevi, Kala, Janhavi, Pallavi, Priya, Arya, Kavya, Malini; and grandsons, Bharath, Matthew, Arjun, Nikhil, Vachan, Vedanth, and Ajai. She is also survived by her younger brother Shankar Mallappa (Parvati) and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Known affectionately as Mummy, Amma, Viju Mama, Viju Mummy, Dodamma, Chickamma, Atte and Viju Ajji, she was a favorite of all who had the honor of loving her. Born in Bengaluru, India, on March 25th, 1942 to S.C. Mallappa and Shivalingamma, Vijaya was the second youngest of sixteen children. Family & close friends called her Viju. She got her name, meaning "victorious" after her father, a police chief had successfully solved a case, and attributed his victory to her arrival. As a child she loved to run, race her classmates, and spend time with her siblings and best friend Jammu. A devout Hindu, she reminded others that God was always with them, and to look to God for strength and guidance. She was always dressed traditionally in a sari and wore a red kumkuma. Vijaya immigrated to the United States in 1968 and raised her children to be proud and conscientious citizens. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary and loved to keep in touch with her entire family. Whether her infectious smile, or a kind word, she always seemed to know just what to say. Vijaya was a high-tech grandma, following her family on Facebook and Whats app, and even learning to use snapchat. Aside from her own family, she helped and supported countless friends and relatives in their life's journeys. Truly the glue that held her family together; she will be dearly missed. A private family service will be held on September 12th, 2020. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a homeless shelter near you or MUST Ministries ( https://www.mustministries.org/marietta ). Mayes Ward-Dobbins is in charge of arrangements. 770-428-1511

Vijaya M. Vishwanath

March 25, 1942 - September 8, 2020