Violet Marie Horn Rife, 90 years of age, of Pilgrims Knob, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born December 19, 1933, in Pilgrims Knob, VA, she was the daughter of the late Gallie Horn and Voila Bucklen Horn.
Voilet was of the Christian faith and enjoyed sewing, quilting, canning, word search puzzles, working in her flower garden, and spending time with her kids and grandkids. She made her own clothes and curtains for her home for many years. Violet was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and sister.
In addition to her parents Gallie and Voila Horn, she is preceded in death by her daughter Susie Spencer; two sons-in-law C.A. Hess and Bobby Vance, sisters June Keen, Inez Rife, Vina Barkley, Kathy Justice; and brothers Ralph Horn, Lawrence Horn, Jim Horn and Gallie Horn Jr.
Survivors include her loving husband of 61 years Kermit Rife of Pilgrims Knob, VA; daughters Judy Vance of Shortt Gap, VA, Maria Sparks and husband Tim of Shortt Gap, VA; sons Ricky Horn and wife Hilda of Bristol, TN, James Rife and wife Paula of Marvin, VA, Kenneth Rife and wife Geneva of Bland, VA; sisters Nina Whited and husband Roger of Raven, VA, Dora Gragg of Pilgrims Knob, VA, Linda Proffitt of Bristol, VA, Wanda Horn of Pilgrims Knob, VA, Virginia "Bunny" Anthony of MD, Susie Smith of Pounding Mill, VA, and Peggy McGinnis and husband Larry of Paintlick, VA.
She is also survived by a total of 56 grandchildren, including great grandchildren, with more on the way, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Violet Rife will be held Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 12:00 noon, at Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home, Keen Mountain, VA, with Pastor Shawn Rife and Pastor Clyde Wimmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Rife Family Cemetery on Bellwood Road, Raven, VA.