Violet Clara Terrill

1936 - 2017

Violet Clara Terrill obituary, 1936-2017, Pahrump, NV

BORN

1936

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home

1490 B Street

Merced, California

Violet Terrill Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 16, 2017.

Violet C. Terrill, a longtime resident of Atwater and Merced. Violet passed away on Mother's Day, May 14th in Pahrump Nevada. A woman of boundless energy, passion, adventure, fierce loyalty and a love for finding joy in everything and every day. Violet was born in Baxter Springs, Kansas to Ellsworth and Letha Brown. She is preceded in death by her dear parents, her brother Jimmy Brown and the love of her life for almost 60 years, William Robert Terrill. She is survived by her brother George Brown and her sister Rose Huver.
Violet considered her life legacy to be her children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren. Walter Terrill, Pamela and Darl Miller, Roberta and Richard Sandoval and Teresa and Mark Romeo. Her children Carla, Nathan, Michael, Melissa, Layne, Shane, Alexandra and Angelina. She also adored her nieces and nephews and loved being a part of their lives. Mom you have given so much of yourself and asked for so little in return. You brought joy and delight to everyday. Thank you for always being here for us, for teaching us respect, kindness, compassion, strength of character and the importance of family.
Fly away my angel, fly to the heavens. Farewell sweet momma. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home located at 1490 B Street Merced, California 95341 with interment to follow at Merced District Cemetery located at 1300 B Street Merced, California 95341. Arrangements under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, Merced, CA.

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May 18, 2017

Michael Boyle

Grandma I will always love you forever and always. You made everyone better just for knowing you. You were far too good for this world.

May 18, 2017

Alexandra Sandoval

"I love you grandma I'll forever miss you you brought so much happiness love and light into my life you made the best food and always had the best personality you've have always inspired me too do the best I could and I'll always have you close in my heart I love you grandma always"

May 17, 2017

Angelina

Grandma
I will cherish you in my heart forever!
I really really miss you!

May 17, 2017

Teresa Romeo

Mom-We are so thankful to have had such a wonderful role model for a Mother.You taught us so many life lessons. I will miss you forever and a day. We always wish we could have just one more day, but of course that would not be enough.

May 17, 2017

Marlene Romeo

Walter,Pam, Roberta and Teresa, this is a sad and tearful time. May Vi rest in peace and may your many wonderful memories give you comfort and happiness. Her job is done here on earth and she can be proud of doing it well. You are all a fine example of her most important job.

May 17, 2017

Roberta Sandoval

Momma, I am heartbroken. Because you were the compass in our lives, today I feel lost, but as you always taught us we will get up, smile, be strong and keep moving.

May 17, 2017

Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

May 16, 2017

jean cravens

Walter,Pam,Roberta and Teresa.I wish we could be there with you.Violet had a beautiful nature that made everyone love her and she was spunky.

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