Violet Ferree Obituary (1930 - 2023)

Elizabeth, IN Violet Ferree, 93, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at her home in Elizabeth, IN. She was born in Laconia, Indiana on April 12, 1930, the daughter of Barney and Linna Bennett Troutman. She previously worked as a seamstress at Shineshimers and loved sewing. Violet was a member of the Lighthouse United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Maurice H. Ferree and son-in-law, Roger Pellman Sr. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mary Thompson (Jerry Sr.), and Carol Pellman, of Elizabeth, Indiana; 10 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 19 great great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren on the way. The funeral service will be at 11 AM, Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon, Indiana. Donnie Allen will officiate. Burial will follow in Rehobeth Cemetery in Laconia, Indiana. Pallbearers will be Jerry Thompson Jr., Roger Pellman Jr., Jason Thompson, Charlie Pellman, Marcus Thompson, Nathan Thompson. Honorary pallbearers are Bradley Thompson, Donovan Proctor, Christopher Binder, Alex Proctor, Joseph Davis, Everett Balentine, Brendan Davis, and Charlie Pellman Jr. Visitation will be Friday, May 26, 2023, from 11 AM to 8 PM and again on Saturday from 9 AM until the time of service.