Violet Washington Hodge was born April 10, 1925, in Harrison County and died February 22, 2018, at the age of 92 in Wiley, Texas. Violet was self-employed as a hair stylist and spent many years at Marshall Tile. Violet received her formal education in Harrison County. Violet was a faithful member of New Prospect Baptist church and later became a member of First Community Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Wesley Washington and Afecncie Baily; daughter, Colleen Campbell; one sister and four brothers.

Violet leaves behind to cherish her memories nine children and their spouses, Clyedne Murphy of Desoto, TX, Quince Salters (Louis) of Kaufman, TX, Elaine Netters (Gerald) of Houston, TX, Al Hodge of Harleton, TX, Stacy Ward (Herman) of Lucas, TX, Vikkie Lawson (Danny) of Waxahachie, TX, Karl Hodge (Ysenia) of Hurst, TX, Mayo Hodge of Desoto, TX, Allen Hodge (Stacey) of Marshall, TX; son-in-law, Alvin Campbell of Fort Worth, TX; 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.