Violet Freeman

Violet V. Freeman, 81, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at her residence.

She was born February 28, 1934 in Eubank, Kentucky to the late Herman and Mary Belle (Meeks) Smith. In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death by her great grandson, Owen Nicodemus; and sisters, Dorothy Wilson and Katherine Mashburn.

Violet attended Triumphant Christian Center. Her passions were her children and reading her Bible. One of her favorite things to do was sit on her porch and greet and invite anyone walking by to take a break. Her favorite drink was Coca-Cola.

Violet is survived by her husband, Harold Freeman of Greenville, whom she married on February 3, 1970; eight children and their spouses, Joy and Mike Estepp of Stanton, KY, Joan Butchko and Kenny of Greenville, Mark Leonard of Fort Dodge, IA, Carl Leonard of Greenville, Alan Leonard of Kettering, Charles and Vickie Adams of Arcanum, David and Krista Adams of Greenville, and Donna Freeman of Greenville; 19 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sisters, Louise and David Wines of Camden, OH and Faye Adams of Stanton, KY; as well as countless nieces ,nephews and friends.

A Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Triumphant Christian Center with Pastor Sam Shilot officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, February 4 from 4 - 7:00 PM at the Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville and again 1 hour prior to the services at Triumphant Christian Center on Friday. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331.