Viola Hodnett

Viola Hodnett, 86, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, March 19, 2009, in a local nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Walter McCall, chaplain with Compass Hospice, officiating. She was born on March 23, 1922, in Coleman, Texas and married Leonard Hodnett on April 21, 1942 in Vealmoor, Texas. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1974.She farmed in the Ackerly Community for many years. She was a Baptist. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Nelda and Charlie McKinney of Granbury; one son and daughter-in-law, Freddie and Sandra Hodnett of Big Spring; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Anna Lou Stewart of Big Spring, Patsy Humphrey of Austin, and Ruth Stepp of Florida. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Lizzie Mae Neff; 3 brothers, Floyd Neff, Hubert Neff and Arthur Neff; 2 sisters, Velma Morris and Virginia Kline; and a grandson, Wayne Lee McKinney. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,