Violet McConnell

In Loving Memory of Violet McConnell
(7/2/23-12/12/25)
A Life Well Lived
Violet McConnell was a treasured woman whose life was marked by faith, service, and love. A devoted follower of God and a genuine lover of people, Violet served others faithfully throughout her days on earth, living a remarkable 102 years. She was deeply loved by all who crossed her path, and her gentle spirit left a lasting imprint on every life she touched.
Together with her beloved husband, Lloyd, Violet built a legacy of faith that continues to bless their family and community; one that will carry forward for generations to come.
Born July 2, 1923, Violet's family lived in Kansas where she spent her early childhood. Her mother passed away when she was 4 years old. She was raised by her father and other loving family members in both Kansas and Colorado.
She met her husband Lloyd when they were teenagers. They married at 18 years old and built a life together that lasted until his death in 1995. They raised four children together, three boys and one girl. They were devoted Christians and passed that faith on to their kids and grandkids, and beyond.
Lloyd's adventurous spirit led them to move to the Seattle area with their young family. There they developed close friendships and dreams of moving even farther north. In 1966 they moved to Anchorage, Alaska along with their dear friends, the Bylsmas.
Violet's lifelong service to others- her kindness, generosity, hospitality, faithfulness to God expressed itself in the many ministries she was involved in, from neighborhood Good News Clubs for children, teaching Sunday School, and a regular gathering of Japanese ladies with whom she shared American cooking, sewing, and Bible study. Her friends and family never doubted the strong faith and commitment she held. Even up to her last conversation she was grateful to God for his goodness and faithfulness.
Violet passed peacefully in her sleep December 12, 2025. She has gone home to be with the Lord and is joyfully reunited with her husband Lloyd, her son Rick, and other family members who have gone on before her. What a reunion!
Violet is lovingly survived by her sons Lloyd Jr., Denny and daughter Terry, in addition to an ever-growing number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She cherished each one.
Violet will be deeply missed, yet her legacy lives on in the lives of all who crossed her path.
A memorial service will be held at Dimond Blvd. Baptist Church at 5:00pm on January 21, 2026, at 3616 W. Dimond Blvd., Anchorage, Alaska 99502.
She will be buried at Fort Richardson National Cemetery near her husband Lloyd.