Violet Louise Greenlee

Violet Louise Greenlee
Violet Louise Greenlee

COLUMBUS

Violet Louise Greenlee, 99, of Columbus, passed from this life at 7:03 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Columbus Regional Hospital.

Violet was born September 4, 1921, in Jennings County, the daughter of Evert and Myrtle Coy Christian.

She married James Dale Richards April 26, 1939 he preceded her in death April 1, 1970. She later married Paul “Pete” Greenlee August 27, 1977 he preceded her in death July 19, 2007.

Louise was a member of First Lutheran Church and retired from Cummins Engine Company in 1983.

She was a member of the Classy Lassies, Red Had Society, Eighty Ladies Club, Leisure Club at First Lutheran Church and a longtime member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary.

Survivors include her children, Darrell (Judy) Richards of Columbus, Vicki (Bob) Hancher of Jacksonville, Florida, Jim (Pat) Richards of Columbus and Randy (Gail) Greenlee of Wakarusa, Indiana; grandchildren, Desiree Watson, Kari Wells, Marcus Hancher, Darin Richards, Lindsy Warren, Ryan and Brandon Richards, Kelli Anderson, Bradley, Jeremy and Joshua Greenlee and Ty Goodwin; 25 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; daughter, Joy Jacobs; stepdaughter, Becky Pearson, grandson, Cory Wiggins; brothers, Mervin Christian, Robert Christian, Rev. Silas Christian; and sisters, Florine Ravenscraft and Sue Markley.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we are having a private family service with no visitation.

Large gatherings of people can lead to spreading of COVID-19. This can lead to death as we have firsthand knowledge. Stay home and stay safe.

Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity.

Arrangements were made by Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home.

Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com.

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