Violet Jeanette Patton, 70, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 6th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley. A funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 7th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Blue Springs, MO; burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Violet Jeanette Patton was born July 31, 1947, Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Alfred and Mattie Baker. Violet passed away peacefully, surrounded by family December 1, 2017 in independence, Missouri.
Violet loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great granddaughters. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Charles Baker, sisters; Frances Swenehart and Dot Kroencke, and daughter, Kendra Patton. Violet is survived by her husband, Larry Patton of Oak Grove, Missouri, 3 daughters; Shannon (Gary) Miller of Liberty, Missouri, Tracy (Kip) Hirrlinger of Liberty, Missouri, Tiffany Patton of Blue Springs, Missouri, 1 son Shayne Patton of Oak Grove, Missouri, 13 grandchildren; Christina, Brittany, Katie, Kimberly, Brett, Bree, Bayleigh, Aubrey, Jayde, John, Taylor, Xander, and Daemien and 3 great granddaughters, Ellie, Karter, and Lily, as well as brother Danny (Bonnie) Baker of Smithville Missouri.
Violet loved life. She loved to go and do. From garage sales to gardening, her interests and passions were varied. She enjoyed collecting, especially Disney and Precious Moments. Her favorite music was anything Elvis. She loved to have fun and laugh. Even after being diagnosed with peritoneal cancer, she continued to be on the go, always with a smile. She had a quick wit and even loved to play pranks.
Violet was a creator of memories. Through road trips, celebrating holidays and planning family traditions, she knew how to gather her family together. She made sure to preserve all the memories she made in scrapbooks and journals.
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter – Day Saints, she taught many generations to come unto Christ and was known as a favorite teacher to all in her classes. She also helped serve in the women’s Relief Society organization at church as a secretary and compassionate service leader. Violet was quick to find ways to serve anyone in need and her ability to lovingly listen was an admired trait.
Violet loved family and friends and centered her life around them. But always at the core was her faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was truly an example of a Christlike individual.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441