Thursday, April 26, 2018 7:06 am

Violet Ann Ward Blankenship Dowdle, age 83, of Union Mills passed away Tuesday April 17, 2018.

Violet was a native of Rutherford County, a member of Round Hill Baptist Church, and enjoyed working in child care for most of her career.

Preceding her in death are her parents Grover and Beatrice Boone Ward; husbands Curt Blankenship and Earl Dowdle; sister Sarah Allen and brothers K.B and Morris Ward.

She leaves to cherish her memory daughters Freda (Steve) Greene and Rita (Gary) Blankenship Conner both of Union Mills; one granddaughter; daughters by choice Kay (Harry) Deyton, Linda (Jamie) Conner and Patsy (Verno) Arrowood.

A service to celebrate her life was held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel. Rev. Michael Jones officiated. Burial followed in the Round Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

A special thanks to the staff of Fair Haven Home for the love and care shown to our family during this time.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.