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1918
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2017
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Violet Mavis Obituary
Born: July 10, 1918
Died: March 9, 2017
Violet O. Mavis, 98, a lifetime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away March 9, 2017.
She was born in Crystal Lake on July 10, 1918 to Charles and Emilia (nee Johnson) Nelson. Violet married Harold A. Mavis on September 21, 1940 in Crystal Lake. They were married almost 48 years before his passing in 1988.
She loved and trusted her Lord, Jesus Christ, and is celebrating today in His presence.
Violet was a loving sister to Almeda Schulz and beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; siblings, Walter Nelson, Vera Nelson, Carl Nelson, and Agda Maaske.
A memorial service will be Monday, March 20, at 11:00 AM at the Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake, 575 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Violet's name to the church, see address above.
To leave online condolences for the family visit www.davenportfamily.com. For information call 815-459-3411.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Audrey Rooney
March 4, 2021
I truly miss her smile she had an amazing soul. She was full of love her light shined bright
Leland & Fabiola Moore
March 22, 2017
Violet was a wonderful lady. We are sorry that she is no longer with us.
Audrey Rooney
March 13, 2017
Violet attended The Salvation Army Church and that is where I met her. She was a very beautiful lady, kind and full of Gods Grace. She will be missed but always thought of....a woman who always showed her inner beauty and light to all who knew her.
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