Viola Mabbitt, 93, Sheldon, IL

Viola Mabbitt, 93, of Sheldon, died March 7, 2010, at Sheldon Healthcare Center.

Born Sept. 4, 1916, in Lake Cicott, Indiana, she was the daughter of Edgar and Twilla Whiteman. She graduated from Logansport High School in 1935.

On January 11, 1936 she married Joe Mabbitt and he preceded her in death on March 10, 1992.

Mrs. Mabbitt was a homemaker and a member of the Sheldon Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers, playing cards and spending time with her family. She and her late husband had traveled to all fifty states.

Surviving are her four children, Don Mabbitt (wife, Connie) of Sheldon, June Mattox (husband, Tom) of Goodland, IN, Larry Mabbitt (wife, Susie) of Sheldon and Crys Trotter (husband, Wayne) of Downs, IL; six grandchildren, Jeff Mabbitt (wife, Kim), Laurie Mabbitt, Amy Mattox, Andy Mattox (wife, Kristy), Kelsey Testa (husband, Joe), and Kylie Wright (husband, Chad); and fourteen great-grandchildren, Aaron Burton (wife, Whitney), Ryan Burton, Ashley Mabbitt (fiancee, Mitchell Ramsey), Donnie J. Mabbitt, Karlie, Kenna and Aidan Mattox, Savanna Mattox, Ali, Micah, Anna and Nate Testa and Brynlee and Beau Wright. Also surviving are step-grandchildren, Brian Trotter and Kellee Crull and five step-great-grandchildren, Jenna, Collin and Evan Shook, Savannah Trotter and Madison Crull.

Besides her husband Mrs. Mabbitt was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Caryl Isabelle; and three brothers, Harold, Charles and Lawrence Whiteman.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon and one hour prior to the service. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon with Pastor Joe Testa officiating. Burial will be in Sheldon Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Donor’e Choice.

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