Viola Idles Obituary
Viola Lee Idles, age 68, of Clinton, TN passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Viola was born on January 29, 1957, in Andersonville, TN to William and Dora Pyles.
Viola was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, she enjoyed cooking, thrift shopping, gardening, and loved spoiling her grandkids.
Along with her parents, Viola is preceded in death by her husband Danny Idles; brothers, Glen and wife Judith Pyles, Charles Pyles, Dewey Pyles and Jim Pyles.
Viola is survived by her son, Danny Idles (Kimberly Hunley); daughter, Aleisha Bullock (Sam); brother, Claude Pyles (Aileen); sister-in-law Brenda Pyles; grandchildren, Abbigail Idles, Danny Idles, Jaden Bullock and Issac Bullock.
Family and friends will gather for the visitation on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with the funeral service following at 7:00 p.m.
Graveside service and interment will be on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Glen Foust Cemetery in Rocky Top, TN.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is honored to serve the family of Viola Lee Idles.
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