Violet Ruth Harwood, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late Willie Holcombe and Louise Holcombe.
Violet was a native of Buncombe County. She was a member of Brooklyn Baptist Church. Violet was a graduate of Enka High School.
She was preceded in death by sisters; Margaritte Medford, Shirley Salyer and Patsy Holcombe, brother Oscar Holcombe.
Survivors include her husband Woody Harwood, two sons Lee Harwood, Stephen Harwood and wife Gwen, two sisters Virginia Walker and husband Bob, Jeanette Parker, two brothers Bill Holcombe and wife Margaret, Ed Holcombe and wife Sylvia, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel September 25 with Rev. Clay Collins and Rev. Mitchell Wilson officiating.
McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.