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Viola Johnson

Jan 27th, 1930 - Dec 17th, 2024

Funeral:  2 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Visitation:  1 until 2 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Burial:  Elmwood Cemetery

 

      Viola Alice (Tackitt) Hammond Johnson, age 94, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday night, December 17, 2024, at Axiom Healthcare of Flora.

      She was born January 27, 1930, in Orchardville Township, Wayne County, Illinois, the daughter of Okley and Carrie (Griffin) Tackitt.  She had been married to Wallace J. Hammond and William O. Johnson.

      Viola had worked as a seamstress and waitress, and later she cleaned homes.  She was of the Baptist faith and found joy in her love of music.  Viola was a past member of the Flora Moose, as well as the Flora American Legion Post 14 and Flora Eagles Auxiliaries.

      She is survived by her children: Sharon Kay Hasan of Alabama, Shirley (David) Jean Esch of Florida, and Donald (Brenda) Earl Hammond of Flora; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister: Betty Rae Monical of Indiana; her niece: Patsy Williams of Flora, as well as several other nieces and nephews also survive.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters: Venita (Art) Vest and Lois (Bob) Woods; and a brother: Harold Tackitt.

      A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  A visitation will be held from 1 until 2 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.  Burial for both Viola Alice (Tackitt) Hammond Johnson and Wallace “Wally” Hammond will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.  Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

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Jim Cochran

December 19th

Praying for Ms Hammond and her family. Rest in peace.

George Beardsley

December 19th

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful lady she was a shining star to our family

Linda Halleran

December 19th

I'm heartbroken. She was my spunky buddy! I loved her very much!! Sending my love and prayers to your family.

 

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Flora, Illinois 62839

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