Violet V. Sikes, age 86 of Brighton, Mo passed away April 19, 2011. She was born May 2, 1924 in Ava, MO to Charles Hall and Laura (Cantrell) Hall.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Eugene “Gene” David Sikes, one son, Jim Sikes, one daughter, Linda Sikes, three brothers, and one sister.
Violet is survived by her son Charles Sikes and his wife Reva of Willard, MO, her daughter Donna Lutz and her husband David, of Springfield, MO, daughter-in-law, Patty Sikes of Bolivar, Mo, 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Violet was a homemaker. She loved to crappie fish and camp, and loved her family.
Funeral services for Violet Sikes will be at 2:00 pm Friday, April 22, 2011 in Pitts Chapel, Bolivar, Mo. Burial will follow in Morrisville Cemetery, Morrisville, MO. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, April 21 in the chapel. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel of Bolivar, MO.