Violet Abelson, 85, of Midland, died on Saturday, October 25, 2008, in a Midland nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton with Rev. David Harp, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. She was born on May 14, 1923, in Plymouth, Massachusetts. She had worked as a nurse for a number of years. She lived in Corpus Christi for 20 years and in Midland for 10 years. Survivors include three sons, Danny Miller, David Miller and Bobby Miller; and special friends, Betty Rasmussen of Corpus Christi and Doris Sawyer of Midland. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Andrea. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,