Viola Kincheloe; Cawker City
July 15, 1924 - February 02, 2021
Viola Marie White was born July 15, 1924 in Randall, Jewell County, Kansas to Leroy Bird and Clara Esther (Wolfe) White. She was the 6th of 7 children born to her parents – her siblings were Mary Esther, Bessie Velma, Vernon Lee, Calvin Roy, Pearl Mae, and Margaret L. White. She died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 96.
She married Donald Howe Kincheloe May 7, 1946 in Osborne, Kansas. They established their home in Cawker City, where one son, Michael Howe was born.
Viola worked throughout her life at Richardson’s Manufacturing, Farmers and Merchants State Bank, Girls Industrial School of Beloit, and CO-OP in Osborne.
Viola had strong beliefs and commitments throughout her lifetime, especially about what was right and wrong.
She loved plants – gardens and produce of fresh vegetables, indoor plants, and the aroma of the lilac bushes each spring. Handiwork or crochet wasn’t for Viola due to the fact it couldn’t be done fast enough for her. As she finished each project, she was eager to get on with the next one.
Viola was a member of the United Methodist Church of Cawker City. She was also a member of the choir, where she could sing those beautiful old sacred songs. Viola loved to sing. She was a very special person.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don in 1980; sisters, Mary Esther, Bessie Velma, Pearl Mae, and Margaret; and brothers, Vernon Lee and Calvin Roy.
Viola is survived by her son, Michael Howe and significant other, Jennifer Johnston; grandson, Bryan Michael; great granddaughter, Baylea Michele; and great great grandchildren, Jaxson and Emma Grace.
Private graveside services will take place at Ionia Cemetery. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice or Post Rock Humane Society.
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