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Viola Harlien Obituary
Funeral services for Viola Harlien are set for10:00 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2013 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, with Brother Harvey Abke officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 29, also at Strickland Funeral Home. Mrs. Harlien passed from this world August 27th, 2013 at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan.
Viola was born March 27, 1921 to Jimmy H. Murphy and OmaBelle (Duncan) Murphy, in Edge, Texas. Viola was a faithful member of the church and was always giving of her time. She was always cooking up something good to take to those in need. Viola enjoyed quilting and made many quilts for her children and grandchildren. She also loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time in her yard.
Viola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cecil Harlien; and one son, Jim Ed Davis.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Murphy and Bonnie Davis of Wichita Falls; daughters and son-in-law, Pat and Tommy Novosad of Caldwell, Reba Sue Davis of Arkansas; daughter-in-law, Jan Davis of Caldwell; brother, Raymond Murphy of Bryan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ella and Jr. Thomas of Bryan, Mattie Pearl Gerke of Bryan, Billie and Gordon Walcott of Austin; nine grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions please be made to: Burleson County Cowboy Church, 300 CR 169, Caldwell, Texas 77836.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell.
Please visit our website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com for additional information and to sign the online register.
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Jeanie (Worthington) Marshall
September 3, 2013
Pat, Tommy & Family: Your Mom was a very special person to me. All the years growing up and spending weekends with you, Viola always cooked us three delicious meals. She was a wonderful Mother and I feel blessed that I got to know her and her love for her family and their friends. May the memories you have kept permanent in your memory and heart wrap you in comfort and bring you to a special peace. God Bless you all at this time.
Robin Sandlin
August 29, 2013
Dearest Pat & Tommy, I know that you will miss your mom & have lots of great memories. I pray that you find comfort in the loving arms of God. Thinking of you.
Robin Sandlin
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