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Violet Kelley Obituary
Violet Lee Kelley was born on May 12, 1938 to Guy and Nora Anderson, in Brenham, TX. Moved to Houston in 1950 and was baptized at Mason Drive Baptist Church. She was called to dance with her Lord on January 31st in Houston, TX. Violet enjoyed her family, Christian music, cooking and fellowshipping with friends. She worked in food service at Broadway Baptist Church and A&B Child Care. Of course one of her daily highlights was her prime time shows. She loved Wheel of Fortune, and Days of Our Lives. She married the love of her life Leon on June 12, 1956. They celebrated 57 years of the blessings of their children Donnie, Michael, Kim, and Mitchel at Faithbridge Church in Pasadena. She was a resident of Pasadena for 54 years. Violet is survived by her beloved husband Leon, four children, six grandchildren (Jeremy, Ciara, Kayla, Bethany, Jared, and Daniel), three sisters (Margaret, Connie, Pam), and five brothers (Gerald, AAA, Cecil, Floyd, and Guy V. Anderson Jr.) A gathering of friends and family will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 5-7pm. The celebration dance of Violets life will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 10:00 am at Grand View Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park.
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Dorothea Hessom
February 4, 2014
Love you so much Honey! You will be missed by many! Thank you for all those childhood memories that I will never forget!
Erin Hillock(Anderson)
February 4, 2014
Aunt Violet you were such a loving and caring person and always full of love and laughter. I wish I was able to have spent more time with you. I will miss your smiles, please give Grandma a kiss for me.
Marita Anderson
February 4, 2014
Thank you Violet for all the precious memories of the 46 years I have known you as my sister in law, you were funny, loving and sometimes a ball of fire I loved that about you, my favorite memory was the day we talked about Jesus and how you gave your heart and life to him, so now your in heaven find my mom and say hello y'all can talk forever love and will miss you sweet lady.
Maxie Anderson
February 4, 2014
Gerald, Cecil, JR., Alan, Floyd,Margaret, Connie, and Pam. I am so very sorry to hear about Violet. You were all like family to me, and treated me like family. I love you all and I loved your mother with all of my heart. Such a dear friend and neighbor. She was the best part of my living here I loved her being by me. We had so much fun. and so the loss of any of you hurts me too.Please know you will be in my prayers and on my mind. GOD bless you all and may you feel HIS love and comfort. Maxie
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B and C Guerrero
February 3, 2014
Cecil and Laura, we offer our sincere condolences on the passing of your sister/sister-in-law. Losing a beloved family member is such a difficult loss to handle. May you find some comfort in the wonderful memories you have of Violet and remember that she is now in heaven dancing to your Mom's favorite song. May God bless you and be with you during your bereavement and always.
Love you both,
Barbara & Cecil Guerrero
Mitchell kelley
February 3, 2014
You was the best mom ever and I will always miss you! Love you momma!!
Laura & Cecil Anderson
February 3, 2014
Violet, there are so many good memories as we were growing up, you helped raise us, I remember, me, Jr. and Floyd going to your house on Strawberry Rd.
What a blast we always had! I love you so much and I will miss you, you're always in my heart, give Mama a kiss for me! Love Cecil
Violet, I didn't know you for very long, but I do remember your smile and laughter and how sweet you always were to me! We loved having you at our backyard parties, you sure enjoyed yourself, and I remember your song request, "Matilda", your mom's song! Love you, Laura
Kim Wallsmith
February 2, 2014
Mama I love you so much. I miss you more than words can say. You will always be in my heart. Until we meet again mama. I love you.
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