Violet Magoun

Violet Magoun

September 30, 1922 - November 14, 2017

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Violet (Vi) Alice Blair Magoun, of Avon, Indiana died Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Born September 30, 1922, in Brazil, Indiana, to Mahaley Jane (Blossom) Loughmiller Blair and John Oliver Blair. She was the fifth born of seven brothers and sisters. Vi, after graduating from Indiana State University in 1950, was an elementary teacher in school systems at Brazil, Indiana, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Decatur Township, Indiana.  She retired in 1987 with 31 years of teaching.
She was a member of Ben Davis Christian Church. Vi enjoyed sewing, traveling, and her family and made the best blackberry cobbler.
She was married to James (Jim) Lewis Magoun for 65-years, who preceded her in death. Jim was from Jacksonville, Florida
Surviving are: Sister Grace Walker, Plainfield, IN; brother David Blair, Columbus, IN; daughters Bethany Edwards, Fishers, IN, and Sharon Peterman, New Lenox, IL; daughter and son-in-law Duana and Linn McCalment, Camby, IN; son and daughter-in-law Dan and Christine Magoun, Brownsburg, IN; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, siblings Rosalene Foxworthy, Charity Schnurpel, George Blair, Edward Blair, John Blair, and great grandson Kyle Broderick Jackson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 24, 2017 at the Stevens Mortuary located at 5520 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. The family will meet with loved ones and friends from 9 – 11 AM on Friday at the funeral home immediately prior to the funeral services. Interment will be at 1 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Greenwood, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly ask that donations be made to Ben Davis Christian Church (specify Haitian TiBoucan school project), 701 South High School Road, Indianapolis, Indiana  46241 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  73123.
 

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Anne Clemmer
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My sincere sympathies and prayers for your family.
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Pam Hume-Engle
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Violet was my mentor and friend. She took me under her wings and surrounded me with her wisdom and love. I can hear her calling me Pamela, not Pam. I loved it. I'm fortunate to have spent the time we had together. Violet loved her children and grandchildren. She made me feel as if I was one of hers. I am forever grateful for her love and friendship.
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Ramona Frye Moyes
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Mrs Magoun was my first grade teacher in 1968 at Stephen Decatur. She was a very special lady. MRs Magoun went to the moon she use to say and BINGO was his name oh! She taught me to read and write. She was a special lady and a great influence in my life even back then. She was a treasure!
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Faye Sanders
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My condolences to the family. The loss of a loved one is never easy. May our loving God continue to bless and strengthen you as you remember that his word the Bible at John 5:28, 29 says that there is going to be a resurrection. With this promise it is possible for you to see her again because we know that God can not lie. Usually at some point in time after the funeral when family members and friends are gone, we usually find ourselves all alone to deal with our grief. Please be assured that you are not alone. The best Friend a bereaved person can have is our Creator, Jehovah God. We are encouraged at 1 Peter 5:7 to pour out our heart to him in prayer because "he cares for you." Moreover, he promises that all who do so will have their thoughts and feelings soothed by "the peace of God that surpasses all understanding." (Philippians 4:6,7) May all the many wonderful memories that Violet your loved one provided comfort you during this most difficult time.
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Jeanne K Blair Bryant
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Aunt Vi will truly missed. My condolences to her family.
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David and Debbie Galloway
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When God calls ,his childern home. His angels come to take them by the hand , leading them along a shining path into a place of of peace and light. Home at last they see the Lord open his arms,welcoming them with a smile into the everlasting joy and peace that is his love. He will also comfort those left behind , and help lead you thru your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time. Love David & Debbie Galloway

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